A tragic fire in Hong Kong has prompted reflection on how routine renovation and maintenance works are managed. With investigations ongoing, this article examines reported facts and considers what everyday projects can reveal about verification, accountability and risk without speculation or blame.

This article examines how an internal misconduct case reveals the deeper connection between fraud and contract risk. When oversight and controls fail, both financial integrity and contractual obligations become vulnerable.

Many organizations are still in the honeymoon phase of their AI journey. It’s the stage where automation feels exciting, harmless, and experimental. Policies lag behind, and risks seem distant. But that comfort zone is short-lived. As AI tools become embedded in hiring, evaluation, and grievance management, the absence of clear legal and ethical boundaries will no longer be seen as innovation, it will be seen as negligence. This will soon become a critical compliance factor f

Contracts are meant to offer certainty, yet in the real world, even the most meticulously drafted ones can unravel under pressure. The recent Seatrium case, involving the termination of a US$475 million offshore wind vessel contract, highlights how quickly a commercial success story can turn into a liability headline.