Equities process Summary The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), as part of the UK intelligence community, has published the UK’s ‘Equities Process’ — the formal approach for deciding what to do when vulnerabilities are discovered in technology. The default is to disclose vulnerabilities to vendors so they can be fixed, but in some cases the […]
Eradicating trivial vulnerabilities, at scale Summary The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published a paper — “A method to assess ‘forgivable’ vs ‘unforgivable’ vulnerabilities” — that builds on MITRE’s concept of ‘unforgivable vulnerabilities’. The paper proposes a practical method to assess whether a vulnerability is forgivable or unforgivable by quantifying how easy it would […]
Exercise caution when building off LLMs Summary Large Language Models (LLMs) have attracted widespread interest since ChatGPT’s release, and organisations are rapidly integrating them into services. The NCSC cautions that our understanding of LLMs is still ‘in beta’: models and vendor offerings change quickly, behaviours can be unpredictable, and specific vulnerabilities (notably prompt injection) allow […]
Hong Kong court increases fines on contractors over fatal construction site accident Summary Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts has revised sentencing and significantly increased fines for contractors involved in a fatal construction accident in Yau Tong. The incident, on 14 December 2022, saw a worker fatally struck while dismantling an I-beam. Three contractors — […]
Up the ranks: Smith appoints Winnie Wong as HR Director for APAC Summary Smith, a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, has appointed Winnie Wong as Director of Human Resources for the APAC region. Based in Hong Kong, Wong will lead HR initiatives across offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Seoul, Tokyo, Penang and […]
Interview: How Tesla’s former DEI director, Kristen Kavanaugh, chose courage over fear Summary Kristen Kavanaugh, former DEI director at Tesla and Marine Corps veteran, describes how small, consistent acts of courage build resilient leadership. She reflects on personal “moments that mattered” (coming out after Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, challenging performative DEI, resisting harmful public commentary) […]
Crypto groups hit out at Bank of England plan to limit stablecoin ownership Summary The Bank of England is reportedly moving to tighten rules around stablecoins, including measures that would limit ownership or access for some retail investors and bolster regulatory control over issuers and platforms. Crypto industry groups have reacted strongly, saying the proposals […]
Here are your finalists for the HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2025, Singapore Summary The finalists for the HR Vendors of the Year (VOTY) Awards 2025 in Singapore have been announced. Now in its 20th year, the awards remain a key benchmark for HR solution providers across the region. The gala will take place […]
Product Tankers: Demand Could Be Ramping Up Summary Shipbroker Gibson’s latest weekly note points to a possible short-term respite for the product tanker market after refinery activity hit an all-time high of ~85 mbd over the summer. Strong refinery runs pushed seaborne clean petroleum product (CPP) exports to a 16-month high, led by the Middle […]
Starmer has until May to turn things around, say MPs and unions Summary MPs and union figures are warning that Keir Starmer and Labour face a critical deadline in May to improve their standing with voters. The article reports mounting internal pressure for clearer messaging and sharper electoral strategy ahead of key tests. While details […]
