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 hit, Macau miss in 2015 predictions

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Crystal ball was off on Macau recovery, right on Okada fix in the Philippines. Continue reading →

Posted in Aquis, Asian Coast Development Ltd, Casino Canberra, Cheng Yu Tung, Chow Tai Fook, Donaco International, Entertainment City Manila, Forbes.com, Hengsheng Group, Ho Tram Strip, Hong Kong On Air, Japan casinos, Kazuo Okada, Macau casinos, Manila Bay Resorts, NagaCorp, NagaWorld, Philippine casinos, Suncity Group, The Grand- Ho Tram, Tony Fung, VinaCapital, Xi Jinping | Comments Off on Philippine hit, Macau miss in 2015 predictions

Casino fever cools in Korea

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Only six of 34 interested parties bid for South Koreas two new casino licenses. Continue reading →

Posted in Bloomberry Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, Chinese tourists, Daemin Consulting, Enrique Razon, Forbes.com, Genting Group, Genting Singapore, Hong Kong On Air, Incheon, Jeju, Jeju Sun, Korea casinos, Korea tourism, Landing International, Paradise Group (Korea), Resorts World Sentosa, Solaire Resort and Casino, Tim Lee | Comments Off on Casino fever cools in Korea

Vietnam’s biggest casino ups its resort game

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Ho Tram puts its money on vacationers in latest shakeup. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia casinos, Asian Coast Development Ltd, Forbes.com, Greg Norman, Harbinger Capital, Hengsheng Group, Ho Tram Strip, Hong Kong On Air, junket promoters, Paul Steelman, Philip Falcone, Sergio Garcia, The Bluffs, The Grand Ho, Vietnam, Vietnam casinos, Vietnam investing, Vietnam property | Comments Off on Vietnam’s biggest casino ups its resort game

Macau junket promoters try casino ownership

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

As VIP revenue tumbles, Macau junkets look to casino ownership elsewhere. Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin Chau, Best Sunshine, casino investments, casinos, Chow Tai Fook, Dean Macomber, Fontana Leisure Park, Forbes.com, Hengsheng Group, Hong Kong On Air, Imperial Pacific International, Inside Asian Gaming, Jack Lam, Jimei Group, junket commissions, Macau casinos, Macau junkets, Melco Crown, Philippine casinos, Studio City, Suncity Group, Vietnam, VinaCapital | Comments Off on Macau junket promoters try casino ownership

Macau hits a new five year low in November

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Casino capital’s revenue falls of an 18th straight month despite Studio City opening. Continue reading →

Posted in China economy, Fernando Chui Sai-on, Forbes.com, Galaxy Entertainment, Hong Kong On Air, Macau, Macau casinos, Macau policy address, Melco Crown, Steve Wynn, Studio City, Wynn Palace, Xi Jinping | Comments Off on Macau hits a new five year low in November