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.

Architect Steelman: Create casino destinations

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Muhammad Cohen

Integrated entertainment districts make all their parts better, renowned resort designer says. Continue reading →

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Architect Steelman: Create casino destinations

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Muhammad Cohen

Integrated entertainment districts make all their parts better, renowned resort designer says. Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City casinos, casino design, Entertainment City Manila, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, Inside Asian Gaming, Japan casino legalization, Paul Steelman | Comments Off on Architect Steelman: Create casino destinations

MGM Cotai arrives late to Macau party

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Muhammad Cohen

Two years behind schedule and still incomplete, MGM Cotai opens to mixed reviews. Continue reading →

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MGM Cotai arrives late to Macau party

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Muhammad Cohen

Two years behind schedule and still incomplete, MGM Cotai opens to mixed reviews. Continue reading →

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Muslim comic stands up for tolerance, diversity

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Muhammad Cohen

Hajabi comic Safdiyah Ma’ruf brings tolerance center stage hosting Indonesia’s United Journalists for Diversity (SEJUK) awards. Continue reading →

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