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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-26T07:12:05.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "All News",
    "Business",
    "Development",
    "Economy",
    "Government",
    "Infrastructure",
    "Socio-Economic Development",
    "bokeo",
    "Bokeo economic slowdown",
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  "textContent": "Tax revenue in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province dropped nearly 49 percent in 2025, following the closure of 551 businesses. According to the SEZ’s 2025 annual tax report, total revenue amounted to LAK 32.27 billion (approximately USD 1.5 million), down from LAK 127.73 billion (nearly USD 6 million) in 2024. […]",
  "title": "Golden Triangle SEZ Tax Revenue Plunges 49% in 2025 as Hundreds of Businesses Shut Down"
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