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.

Strict Singapore casino rules limit revenue

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Strict casino regulation in Singapore stems from domestic politics and costs billion in lost revenue. Continue reading →

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Japan casino prospects fade despite good cards

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Casino legalization in Japan looked like a sure thing a year ago but appears far more distant now. Continue reading →

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Singapore broke molds with casino legalization

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Five years on, Singapore’s casino legalization remains admired because they dared to do things right. Continue reading →

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World first Planet J theme park landing in Macau

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

A groundbreaking high tech playground, Planet J aims to extend Macau’s family appeal. Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka casino tale highlights political risk

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Investing in developing markets with weak government institutions is fraught with danger. Continue reading →

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