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.

Delays don’t doom India border casino

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Muhammad Cohen

Higher costs, late opening are short term delays in a long term play. Continue reading →

Posted in ASX listed companies, border casinos, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, India casino market, Indian gamblers, Nepal casinos, Silver Heritage Group Ltd, Tiger Palace Bhairahawa, Tiger Palace Jhapa | Comments Off on Delays don’t doom India border casino

Cambodia casino makes Chen a billionaire again

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Muhammad Cohen

NagaWorld’s success, expansion boost Chen Lip Keong’s wealth. Continue reading →

Posted in Cambodia, Cambodia casinos, Cambodia economy, Chen Lip Keong, Forbes Rich List, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, Malaysian billionaires, NagaCorp, NagaWorld, Phnom Penh | Comments Off on Cambodia casino makes Chen a billionaire again

Baha Mar founder gambled and lost casino

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Muhammad Cohen

Sarkis Izmirlian conceived US$3.5 billion Baha Mar but his Chinese bankers and Caribbean hosts pushed him out. Continue reading →

Posted in Baha Mar, Bahamas, Bahamas casinos, Bahamas tourism, Caribbean casinos, Cheng Yu-Tung family, China Caribbean influence, China Caribbean investment, China Export-Import Bank, China overseas influence, China overseas investment, China State Construction Engineering, Chinese overseas tourism, Chow Tai Fook, Forbes.com, Global Gaming Asset Management, Hong Kong On Air, Inside Asian Gaming, Sarkis Izmirlian | Comments Off on Baha Mar founder gambled and lost casino

Saipan casino brings Macau to America

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Muhammad Cohen

Macau style high roller programs bring eye-popping numbers while casino seeks funds to meet construction deadline. Continue reading →

Posted in Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, Cui Lijie, Forbes Asia, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, Imperial Pacific International, Inside Asian Gaming, Ji Xiaobo, Macau junkets, Saipan, Saipan casino, US Pacific Territories | Comments Off on Saipan casino brings Macau to America

Macau casinos soar on strong VIP play

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Muhammad Cohen

Gaming revenue reached a two year high in February, though some question the trend’s sustainability. Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese new year, Chinese tourists, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, Macau casinos, Macau gaming revenue, Macau junkets, Macau stocks, Macau tourism | Comments Off on Macau casinos soar on strong VIP play