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.

Analysts differ on whether Macau hit bottom in June

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Macau’s June revenue plunge inspires optimism in some analysts, downgrades from others. Continue reading →

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Investors flock to South Korea casino bidding

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

South Korea is global gaming’s flavor of the month; integrated resorts may give it staying power. Continue reading →

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Macau leads Asia gaming machine boom

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Macau’s limit on casino tables fosters growth and profitability of electronic gaming machines. Continue reading →

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Casinos look outside the box to attract millennials

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Casinos need new thinking to connect with Generation Y. Continue reading →

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Bank sees ‘green shoots’ of Macau recovery

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Credit Suisse sees signs of a Macau turnaround in recent trends. Continue reading →

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