Author Archives: Muhammad Cohen

About Muhammad Cohen

Former US diplomat and broadcast news producer Muhammad Cohen is Asia editor at large for Clarion Media, a longtime contributor to Forbes, columnist for Asia Times and author of Hong Kong On Air, a novel set in his adopted hometown during the 1997 handover about TV news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie. See his biography, online archive and more at www.muhammadcohen.com; follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn, ex-Twitter @MuhammadCohen and now on Blue Sky @MuhammadCohen.bsky.social.

Sheldon Adelson death may move LVS online

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Muhammad Cohen

The passing of Las Vegas Sands founder and megabillionaire Sheldon Adelson is expected to have little impact on the casino industry leader’s business. Sands President and COO Rob Goldstein will be the successor, at least for now. A 25 year LVS veteran who successfully ran the company during Adelson’s 2019 cancer treatment and took the […] Continue reading →

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Democrats must stand for something real

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Muhammad Cohen

Hillary Clinton campaign staff must be banned from politics and media, except Japanese game shows that humiliate contestants. Continue reading →

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Democrats must stand for something real

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Muhammad Cohen

Hillary Clinton campaign staff must be banned from politics and media, except Japanese game shows that humiliate contestants. Continue reading →

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Galaxy’s Francis Lui tops Asia Gaming 50

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Muhammad Cohen

Under Lui’s leadership, Galaxy has become Macau’s de facto local flag carrier in the casino business. Continue reading →

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Felix Unger Day odd couple: China and Covid-19

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Muhammad Cohen

Happy Felix Unger Day, November 13. This year’s odd couple is China and Covid-19. The Middle Kingdom took the first hit from the virus and gave it to the rest of the world. While China has largely recovered – if you believe its numbers – its strategic and economic rivals continue to suffer from the […] Continue reading →

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