Terror attack blamed on Karen rebel group: THE Government says it holds the Karen National Union and its allies responsible for an "unforgiveable act of terror" which killed five people in the border town of Myawaddy last Monday... Razali due in Yangon for new round of meetings: THE United Nations special envoy to Myanmar, Mr Razali Ismail, arrives in Yangon tomorrow (Tuesday) for a four-day mission, his seventh since being appointed to the post two years ago... Minister hails historic agreement on highway: THE Foreign Minister, U Win Aung, has described an agreement to build a highway linking Myanmar, India and Thailand as an historic moment in relations among the three countries... ADB president tells Yangon conference East Asia can expect rebound this year: THE Asian Development Bank has forecast that East Asia will experience a moderate rebound this year, with economic growth expected to strengthen in 2003... Ministers back closer financial cooperation: AGREEMENTS to strive for enhanced financial cooperation and a sustained regional economic recovery were among the decisions which emerged from the sixth Asean finance ministers' meeting held in Yangon early this month... UWSA takes harder line against drug trafficking: THE United Wa State Army says it has introduced tough new measures against the production and trade of illicit drugs in the Wa region in Shan State. A UWSA statement said the measures had been introduced in a bid to counter misunderstandings about the group?s stance on the drug trade... MAI makes switch from UB to 8M: MYANMAR Airways International has changed its designation code from UB to 8M under a move which took effect from April 22... Seminar covers child nutrition issues: MANY mothers need guidance on the right foods for their children, a Yangon seminar on child malnutrition has been told... Forum on protecting intellectual property: INTELLECTUAL property rights will be the focus of an international symposium in Bangkok this week... Myanmar professionals to attend study forum: YOUNG Myanmar professionals will have an opportunity to take part in study program in Japan which will enhance their capacity to contribute to national development, under an agreement signed in Yangon early this month... Asia Wealth Bank plans loans for farmers: THE country?s biggest private bank is planning to provide loans to farmers under a move aimed at raising living standards in rural areas and helping national economic development... Global economy heading for recovery, forecasts International Monetary Fund: THE global economy has likely "bottomed out" after narrowly averting a worldwide recession and is set for a more robust recovery than anticipated after September 11, the International Monetary Fund said last Thursday... Brain gain for Myanmar: A Myanmar who migrated to the United States and established a business in New York has received one of the highest titles which may be conferred on a lay Buddhist.. Secretary 1 calls for greater collaboration on HIV-AIDS: SECRETARY 1 of the State Peace and Development Council, Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, has called for greater collaboration between Myanmar and Thailand in combating HIV-AIDS in areas along the border between the two countries... Thais plan second expo:L THE Thai government is considering increasing the frequency of the trade exhibitions it holds in Yangon to twice a year, an official at the Thai embassy has revealed... Push for Mekong trade: THE promotion of trade and investment in the Mekong region would be assisted by more internationally-available business information, according to an official of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry.