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.

Macau casinos harness stars’ marketing punch

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

Entertainment helps Macau casinos market their products even where they can’t mention gambling. Continue reading →

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Japan casino gold mine may not pan out

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

International casino companies may find $5 billion casino resorts in Japan won’t pay off. Continue reading →

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Junket, hotel investor tries Ho Tram, Vietnam

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

Hotel and junket investor Chien Lee has bet on Vietnam’s Ho Tram Strip casino resort cluster. Continue reading →

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Australia bets on casinos to draw Asian tourists

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

Queensland wants three multibillion dollar casino resorts to revive its economy, but the strategy may not be a smart play. Continue reading →

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Macau casino revenue takes another dip

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

After a second straight month of lower casino revenue, Macau seems stuck in a rut with no relief in sight. Continue reading →

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