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 border casino hub extends ambitions

Poipet, the gaming enclave closest to Bangkok, looks to broaden its appeal beyond the Thai market. Continue reading

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Cambodia border casino hub extends ambitions

Poipet, the gaming enclave closest to Bangkok, looks to broaden its appeal beyond the Thai market. Continue reading

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Casino billionaire Chen came looking for oil

Chen Lip Keong came to Cambodia to find oil, but struck gold in the casino business. Continue reading

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Casino billionaire Chen came looking for oil

Chen Lip Keong came to Cambodia to find oil, but struck gold in the casino business. Continue reading

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Macau’s future is clear, except for when it begins

Mass market gaming and tourism is the key to Macau’s future, but high rollers continue to lead its rebound. Continue reading

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