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Mekong special economic zones harbour illegal gambling: report

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Many of the special economic zones that have been set up in the Mekong region to spur foreign investment and boost economies are also home to a range of illicit activities including illegal gambling and drug trafficking, according to a U.S. report.

The report, by non-profit group C4ADS, studied 110 special development zones in five Mekong countries -Vietnam; Cambodia; Laos; Myanmar and Thailand.

It found that although the zones had boosted economic activity, lax regulatory frameworks had undermined the benefits.

The Diplomat

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