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Vehicle exhaust is an important source of NO and NO2 in terms of impact on local air quality. It is also a major source of airborne particulate matter, especially the smaller respirable particles.
Diesel-engined vehicles such as taxis, public light buses, passenger coaches, franchised buses and light and heavy goods vehicles are the greatest contributor of particulate matter. Other sources include industry, furnaces and boilers, construction activities, the sea and the soil.
It is worth noting that while the weather and climate always affect the concentrations of pollutants in the air, the only sure way of reducing the levels is to reduce emissions from the man-made sources.
Note to Editors:
For further information on this air quality report, please contact Mr Raymond Leung at 2594 6401.
End/Monday, March 13, 1995
Tender for third issue of 5-year Exchange Fund Notes
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)announces that the tender for the third issue of five-year Exchange Fund Notes will be held next Monday (March 20) for settlement the following day (Tuesday, March 21).
Similar to the previous issue, an amount of $500 million five-year notes will be on offer.
In addition to that, another $100 million will be held as reserve by the HKMA for supply to Market Makers in the secondary market.