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.

Cambodia online casino ban snuffs Sihanoukville surge

China, Philippines are winners in Hun Sen’s decision to stop online gambling. Continue reading

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Cambodia online casino ban snuffs Sihanoukville surge

China, Philippines are winners in Hun Sen’s decision to stop online gambling. Continue reading

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Bangkok sightless simulation opens eyes

Science Square, Snake Farm make a fine family outing Continue reading

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Bangkok sightless simulation opens eyes

Science Square, Snake Farm make a fine family outing Continue reading

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Philippines defies China on cross border gambling

Manila won’t easily surrender its lucrative leading position in online gaming. Continue reading

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