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.

Slowing China economy flashes Macau danger sign

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Muhammad Cohen

Recent stimulus measures have generated mixed reviews from analysts. Continue reading →

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Slowing China economy flashes Macau danger sign

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Muhammad Cohen

Recent stimulus measures have generated mixed reviews from analysts. Continue reading →

Posted in China consumers, China credit, China economy, China National People’s Congress 2019, Chinese overseas travel, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, Macau casinos | Comments Off on Slowing China economy flashes Macau danger sign

MGM moves ahead in Japan casino race with Orix

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Muhammad Cohen

It’s inevitable that Japan’s corporate giants will want a big piece of casino resorts. Continue reading →

Posted in Hong Kong On Air, Inside Asian Gaming, Japan casinos, Japan integrated resorts, MGM Resorts International, Orix Group, Osaka casino, Osaka integrated resort | Comments Off on MGM moves ahead in Japan casino race with Orix

MGM moves ahead in Japan casino race with Orix

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Muhammad Cohen

It’s inevitable that Japan’s corporate giants will want a big piece of casino resorts. Continue reading →

Posted in Hong Kong On Air, Inside Asian Gaming, Japan casinos, Japan integrated resorts, MGM Resorts International, Orix Group, Osaka casino, Osaka integrated resort | Comments Off on MGM moves ahead in Japan casino race with Orix

Macau extends SJM, MGM casinos to June 2022

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Muhammad Cohen

Alignment of expiry dates for all six casino operators doesn’t clarify what will happen next. Continue reading →

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