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 gaming wins respect under Pagcor chief Naguiat

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Top Philippine casino regulator Cristino Naguiat oversees a golden moment for the nation’s gaming business. Continue reading →

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Macau losing big bet on Chinese tourists

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Tumbling casino revenue highlights the perils of Macau’s increasing reliance of mainland Chinese visitors. Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands changed global casino game

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Marina Bay Sands revamped the global casino landscape with its diverse offerings in an iconic package. Continue reading →

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South Korea casino scene heats up

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Foreign billionaires, Chinese tourists and Manila casinos spur a new Korean wave of gaming development Continue reading →

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Morgan Stanley picks global gaming winners

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Global gaming looks like a good bet to Morgan Stanley despite Macau’s current woes. Continue reading →

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