Daerah Khusus Ibu Kota Jakarta

During the late 1990s, I was often put up in hotels in southern Jakarta so that the journey to Beksi Industrial Park was more bearable in the traffic. This is perhaps my first time staying in the special region of Jakarta, thanks to the complimentary nights with Accor.

Heavy Traffic

Bike City

View of South Jakarta

Branding

Finishing Touches

I am completing four years as External Examiner here. It is great to attend another graduation ceremony - the singing of the National Anthem and then of course, the post ceremony food.

Going Home

After a while, all the regional airports seemed the same. Or maybe, the optimal design has been achieved and it is just a matter of replication.

The distance mountains

Size matters

The view from the Cafe

The View from the Gate

Night Market

This was the night market which I went alone looking for dinner after the Brits decided to have beer and nuts.

Old French cars from the colonial past

Start of the night market

Toys paradise

Modern Business Model - Ice Cream: Luxury no more

Waiting for dinner

Carbohydrates and Protein!

Around the lake

Tradition and Rich

 Hanoi - A city where there is still tradition and the newly rich.

Road Side Cafe

Rolls rolling down Hanoi

Airport at HCMC

After a whirlwind introduction to Ho Chi Minh City, it was off to Hanoi.

Noodles with Sweet and Sour Pork

View from the gate

Waiting

Ho Chi Minh City Street Scenes

It was after two full day of meetings, networking session and pitching. It was time to move out of Ho Chi Minh City just before the evening peak hour.

Street Cafe in HCMC

Motorbikes Racing

Party Branch

The dash to go home

Family of four on a bike

Modern Street