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.

Macau casino revenue slump hits 24 months

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

China’s slowing economy and anti-corruption drive continue as gaming decline reaches two years. Continue reading →

Posted in Aaron Fischer, China anti-corruption drive, China economy, China outbound tourism, CLSA, Cotai, Forbes.com, Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), Hong Kong On Air, Macau casinos, Macau hotels, Macau tourism, Sands China, Sheldon Adelson, Steve Wynn, Wynn Macau, Xi Jinping | Comments Off on Macau casino revenue slump hits 24 months

Macau report sheds no light for dark times

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Government review says casino expansion has benefited Macau, but has not help for current downturn. Continue reading →

Posted in Beijing-Macau relations, DICJ Macau, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, Lionel Leong, Macau casinos, Macau economy, Macau gaming regulation, Macau junkets, Macau non-gaming revenue, Paulo Martins Chan, University of Macau Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming | Comments Off on Macau report sheds no light for dark times

Razon’s new Manila casino rooted in past regime

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Billionaire’s gaming project aimed at locals was approved by under presidency ended six years ago. Continue reading →

Posted in Benigno Aquino III, Bloomberry Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, City of Dreams Manila, Enrique Razon, Entertainment City Manila, Forbes.com, Genting Group, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Hong Kong On Air, Kazuo Okada, Melco Crown, Pagcor, Philippine casinos, Philippine election 2016, Philippine politics, Resorts World Manila, Rodrigo Duterte, Solaire Resort and Casino | Comments Off on Razon’s new Manila casino rooted in past regime

Macau casino numbers remain steadily bad

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

No growth, less hope in Macau’s latest gaming revenue figures. Continue reading →

Posted in Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, Las Vegas Sands, Macau casino earnings, Macau casino stocks, Macau casinos, Macau hotels, Macau mass market, Morgan Stanley, Sands China, Sanford Bernstein, Sheldon Adelson, Steve Wynn, Studio City Macau, Union Gaming Group, Wynn Macau, Wynn Resorts | Comments Off on Macau casino numbers remain steadily bad

Macau casinos rebound to ‘less bad’ in Q1

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Detailed gaming results show few signs of genuine recovery. Continue reading →

Posted in Cotai strip, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, Macau casino stocks, Macau casinos, Sands China, Sheldon Adelson, Steve Wynn, Wynn Macau, Wynn Palace | Comments Off on Macau casinos rebound to ‘less bad’ in Q1