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 stocks: expect a wild ride

Another winning year for Macau casinos, a volatile one for stocks. Continue reading

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Vietnam rolls the dice at Ho Tram

Vietnam is the latest entrant in Asia’s casino sweepstakes. Continue reading

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Vietnam rolls the dice at Ho Tram

Vietnam is the latest entrant in Asia’s casino sweepstakes. Continue reading

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Rival’s patent dispute roils Macau gaming expo

Asia’s biggest gaming industry trade show and conference faces a disruptive rival that’s also a big customer. Continue reading

Posted in American Gaming Association, Bally Technologies, Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), Hong Kong On Air, intellectual property protection, LT Game, Macao Gaming Show, Macau conventions and trade shows, SHFL Entertainment | Comments Off on Rival’s patent dispute roils Macau gaming expo

Rival’s patent dispute roils Macau gaming expo

Asia’s biggest gaming industry trade show and conference faces a disruptive rival that’s also a big customer. Continue reading

Posted in American Gaming Association, Bally Technologies, Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), Hong Kong On Air, intellectual property protection, LT Game, Macao Gaming Show, Macau conventions and trade shows, SHFL Entertainment | Comments Off on Rival’s patent dispute roils Macau gaming expo