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A seminar will be organised during the exhibition period on March 18 to promote the effectiveness of Activity Approach in improving the quality of primary education, and to introduce supportive measures provided by the Education Department.
The Activity Approach Exhibition 1996 will be held at the Activity Approach Centre, 19 Hok Yuen Street, Hung Hom, from 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays and from 9 am to noon on Saturdays.
Enquiries concerning the exhibition and group visit arrangements can be directed to the Activity Approach Team of the Curriculum Development Institute on 2892 5833 or 2892 5834.
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Tender for the 7th issue of 5-year exchange fund notes
Tender for the seventh issue of 5-year exchange fund notes will be held on March 18 for settlement on March 19, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announces today (Monday).
Similar to the previous issue, an amount of $500 million 5-year notes will be on offer. In addition to that, another $100 million will be held as reserve by HKMA for supply to market makers in the secondary market.
The notes will mature on March 19, 2001, and will carry interest at the rate of 6.75% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears.
Members of the public who wish to tender for the notes may do so through any market makers or recognised dealers on the published list which can be obtained from the HKMA at 30th floor, 3 Garden Road, Hong Kong, Tel 2878 8150. Each tender must be for an amount of $50,000 or integral multiples thereof.
Following is the tender information for the seventh issue of 5-year exchange fund notes:
Issue Number
Tender Date and Time
: 5103
: Monday, March 18, 1996, 9.30 am to 10.30 am