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.

‘New normal’ drops Macau March revenue 39%

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Macau had its tenth consecutive monthly revenue decline in March, though some insiders see signs of recovery. Continue reading →

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‘New normal’ drops Macau March revenue 39%

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Macau had its tenth consecutive monthly revenue decline in March, though some insiders see signs of recovery. Continue reading →

Posted in China anti-corruption drive, Forbes.com, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Hong Kong On Air, Macau, Macau casinos, Melco Crown, Muhammad Cohen, Roger McNamee, The New Normal, Xi Jinping | Comments Off on ‘New normal’ drops Macau March revenue 39%

Lee Kuan Yew lacked faith in Singapore

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew didn’t trust the nation he built enough to abandon the nanny state. Continue reading →

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Solaire president sees world class in Manila

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Solaire’s Thomas Arasi is betting the Philippines can surprise the gaming world with quality product and service. Continue reading →

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Melco Crown needs City of Dreams Manila jackpot

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

City of Dreams Manila will show whether Macau casino operator Melco Crown can succeed in a far more challenging market. Continue reading →

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