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 Indonesia president faces legislative deadlock

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

Indonesia’s old guard aims to derail reformist president Joko Widowo, a potentially transformational political figure. Continue reading →

Posted in Hong Kong On Air, Indonesia, Indonesia economy, Indonesia election 2014, Indonesia president, Indonesian politics, Joko Widodo, Jokowi, Ubud Writers and Readers Festival | Comments Off on New Indonesia president faces legislative deadlock

Hong Kong, Beijing need electoral reform all can accept

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

There must be room to negotiate to let Hong Kong to choose a representative chief executive. Continue reading →

Posted in China-Hong Kong relations, China-US Forum, CY Leung, Hong Kong chief executive election 2017, Hong Kong democracy protests, Hong Kong On Air, Hong Kong politics, Hong Kong universal suffrage, Leung Chun-ying | Comments Off on Hong Kong, Beijing need electoral reform all can accept

Philippines gears up for casino big leagues

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

Manila’s new integrated resorts will need foreign players by the planeload to meet expectations. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia casinos, City of Dreams Manila, Enrique Razon, Hong Kong On Air, Melco Crown Entertainment, Philippine casinos, Philippine tourism, Solaire Resort and Casino | Comments Off on Philippines gears up for casino big leagues

Rough September, worse October for Macau

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

Even Mainland China’s Golden Week holiday can’t fix Macau’s hangover from a dismal September. Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese tourism, Hong Kong On Air, Las Vegas Sands, Macau casino revenue, Macau casino stocks, Macau casinos, Macau high rollers, Wynn Resorts | Comments Off on Rough September, worse October for Macau

South Korea casinos bank on Chinese tourists

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

Chinese tourists, liberal benefits to players and integrated resort plans make Standard Chartered Bank bullish on South Korea. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia casinos, Caesars Entertainment, Chinese overseas tourists, Forbes blogs, Hong Kong On Air, Korea casinos, Korea integrated resorts, Paradise Group, Standard Chartered Bank | Comments Off on South Korea casinos bank on Chinese tourists