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.

Macau goes green

Casino resorts aim to deliver sustainable luxury Continue reading

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Hong Kong mainstreams protests, votes for rights

Hong Kong’s famously practical residents demand democracy on streets, at ballot box. Continue reading

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Hong Kong mainstreams protests, votes for rights

Hong Kong’s famously practical residents demand democracy on streets, at ballot box. Continue reading

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Fear and loathing in Bali with Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh

For the renowned Scottish author, it all began by accidents. Continue reading

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Fear and loathing in Bali with Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh

For the renowned Scottish author, it all began by accidents. Continue reading

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