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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 31) that due to an insufficient number of lifeguards on duty, Tung Chung Swimming Pool in Islands District has been temporarily closed until further notice to ensure the safety of swimmers.
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 is 103.6 (up 0.2 against yesterday's index).
The Government Property Agency is inviting two separate tenders for (i) Shop No. 307 on the Ground Floor; and (ii) Shop No. 501 on the First Floor, Passenger Clearance Building, 33 Shun Fai Road, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port, Lantau, Hong Kong, each for a three-year tenancy subject to the provision for renewal for a further term of two years.
The two premises should only be used for general retail and/or services purposes. Details can be referred to the respective Tender Notice and Form of Tenancy Agreement.
The tender notices were uploaded today (April 17) to the Agency's website: www.gpa.gov.hk. Tender documents are available for collection at the Government Property Agency, 9/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, during the period from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except public holidays. The documents can also be downloaded from the Agency's website.
Interested tenderers who wish to conduct a site inspection of the premises should make a prior appointment with the Government Property Agency by calling 3842 6915 on or before April 24.
Tenderers must submit their tenders by placing them in the Government Logistics Department Tender Box situated on the Ground Floor, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, before noon on May 16. Late tenders will not be accepted.
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Exchange Fund Bills tender results:
| Tender date | : | March 21, 2023 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | Q2312 |
| Issue date | : | March 22, 2023 |
| Maturity date | : | June 21, 2023 |
| Amount applied | : | HK$113,700 MN |
| Amount allotted | : | HK$56,475 MN |
| Average yield accepted | : | 2.80 PCT |
| Highest yield accepted | : | 2.98 PCT |
| Pro rata ratio* | : | About 14 PCT |
| Average tender yield | : | 3.04 PCT |
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| Tender date | : | March 21, 2023 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | H2341 |
| Issue date | : | March 22, 2023 |
| Maturity date | : | September 20, 2023 |
| Amount applied | : | HK$50,570 MN |
| Amount allotted | : | HK$11,600 MN |
| Average yield accepted | : | 3.09 PCT |
| Highest yield accepted | : | 3.18 PCT |
| Pro rata ratio* | : | About 1 PCT |
| Average tender yield | : | 3.39 PCT |
*"Pro rata ratio" refers to the average percentage of allotment with respect to each tender participant’s tendered amount at the "highest yield accepted" level.
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority tenders to be held in the week beginning March 27, 2023:
| Tender date | : | March 28, 2023 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | M2306 |
| Issue date | : | March 29, 2023 |
| Maturity date | : | April 26, 2023 |
| Tenor | : | 28 Days |
| Amount on offer | : | HK$2,000 MN |
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| Tender date | : | March 28, 2023 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | Q2313 |
| Issue date | : | March 29, 2023 |
| Maturity date | : | June 28, 2023 |
| Tenor | : | 91 Days |
| Amount on offer | : | HK$62,571 MN |
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| Tender date | : | March 28, 2023 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | H2342 |
| Issue date | : | March 29, 2023 |
| Maturity date | : | September 27, 2023 |
| Tenor | : | 182 Days |
| Amount on offer | : | HK$15,000 MN |
RIYADH: Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Assimi, director general of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, and Dr. Osama Obeidat, CEO of Jordan’s Queen Rania Teacher Academy, signed an agreement to strengthen partnership through teacher training, exchanging expertise and establishing joint programs for professional development, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
The move is in line with the ABEGS framework on boosting cooperation with specialized organizations and institutions.
