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.

Philippine casino tragedy points way ahead

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Muhammad Cohen

Attack at Resorts World Manila reinforces perceptions of security problems in Philippines. Continue reading →

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House of Cards interview on Asia airs this week

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Muhammad Cohen

Catch my House of Cards interview this week: http://houseofcardsradio.com/HOCR2015/stations.html Continue reading →

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House of Cards interview on Asia airs this week

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Muhammad Cohen

Catch my House of Cards interview this week: http://houseofcardsradio.com/HOCR2015/stations.html Continue reading →

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Melco-Crown split extends to hotels: Lawrence Ho

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Muhammad Cohen

In an exclusive interview, Melco Resorts boss dishes on flying solo and boardroom strategies. Continue reading →

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The Philippines fights back

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Muhammad Cohen

Manila is the center of a fast growing gaming market not reliant on Chinese players. Continue reading →

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