The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: Regarding an earlier announcement on clusters of patients confirmed to have Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) in a male medical ward and a female medical… read more
In view of the extension of special work arrangements for government employees, the Planning Department (PlanD) announced today (January 5) that the department will extend its special arrangements for provision of public services until further notice and only essential public services will be provided.
The Planning Enquiry Counter (PEC) on the 17th floor of North Point Government Offices (NPGO) will continue to make available documents required under the Town Planning Ordinance for public inspection, while other counter services will be suspended. Meanwhile, the PEC on the 14th floor of Sha Tin Government Offices will continue to be temporarily closed and no public services will be provided.
In view of the need to reduce flows of people and social contact, the PEC will restrict the number of visitors at any one time. Members of the public are encouraged to make enquiries through the telephone hotline (2231 5000) or email (enquire@pland.gov.hk), and can visit the PlanD’s website (www.pland.gov.hk) for general planning information.
District Planning Offices of the PlanD will suspend routine fieldwork, including posting of site notices for planning applications. No site notices will be posted for planning applications published during this period. Notices of planning applications will continue to be published in the prescribed newspapers and posted on the Town Planning Board (TPB)’s website (www.info.gov.hk/tpb). Members of the public are invited to pay attention to such notices in the newspapers and on the TPB website.
Meanwhile, the receipt and dispatch counter of the department on the 18th floor of NPGO will continue to maintain basic services during office hours (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).
The City Gallery will continue to be temporarily closed until further notice. To enable the public to continue to enjoy the services during the closure period, the City Gallery is hosting activities through an online platform. For details, please call the City Gallery at 3102 1242 during office hours or visit the City Gallery’s website (www.citygallery.gov.hk).
For enquiries, please call the hotline 2231 5000 during office hours or visit the PlanD’s website. read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Hang Seng Bank, Limited on fraudulent website… read more
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 is 100.2 (same as yesterday’s index). read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Exchange Fund Bills tender results:
| Tender date | : | January 5, 2021 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | Q2101 |
| Issue date | : | January 6, 2021 |
| Maturity date | : | April 7, 2021 |
| Amount applied | : | HK$154,975 MN |
| Amount allotted | : | HK$59,328 MN |
| Average yield accepted | : | 0.03 PCT |
| Highest yield accepted | : | 0.04 PCT |
| Pro rata ratio* | : | About 54 PCT |
| Average tender yield | : | 0.06 PCT |
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| Tender date | : | January 5, 2021 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | H2130 |
| Issue date | : | January 6, 2021 |
| Maturity date | : | July 7, 2021 |
| Amount applied | : | HK$38,700 MN |
| Amount allotted | : | HK$18,000 MN |
| Average yield accepted | : | 0.05 PCT |
| Highest yield accepted | : | 0.07 PCT |
| Pro rata ratio* | : | About 41 PCT |
| Average tender yield | : | 0.08 PCT |
| Tender date | : | January 12, 2021 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | Q2102 |
| Issue date | : | January 13, 2021 |
| Maturity date | : | April 14, 2021 |
| Tenor | : | 91 Days |
| Amount on offer | : | HK$61,330 MN |
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| Tender date | : | January 12, 2021 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | H2131 |
| Issue date | : | January 13, 2021 |
| Maturity date | : | July 14, 2021 |
| Tenor | : | 182 Days |
| Amount on offer | : | HK$18,000 MN |