One has to love airport lounges and free internet useage. Of course that lounges seem to be busier than the harsh world of the airport outside is for another day.

I can see that Paul has managed to not break the blog in his first few days. Sure he's doing a great job on my reputation but that's OK, because it's hard to believe a convicted perjurer. I just hope no-one asks Paul about that ugly little "incident" a while back. "She looked 18"still doesn't count as a defence in the Australian legal system.

My co-worker Giles has neatly summed up the Singapore conference. With many of the big cheeses in town the lobby was usually busier than the conference room itself. Singapore again proved it does nightlife politely and early. They could learn a thing or two in the taxi department; restricted numbers of cabs make for some long waits for slightly ineberiated tourists.

For my Hong Kong friends I have only two words for you: Sally Yeh. My God she was good. Her flaky husband wasn't performing so she did a duet with one of the staff members instead, who proved himself to be a Canto-pop King. Karaoke has proved worthwhile after all.

I also had the good fortune to spend some coffee time with Richard who yet again proved how interesting and diverse the world of Asian blogging can be. The conversation was free-flowing and widespread, which is amazing given we had only just met. Visit his site - it's one of the best for news and views on China from the outside.

Off to enjoy the warm climes of Thailand for a week. It's tough but someone's got to do it.

We now return you to your regular service.