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Tokyo is testing hydrogen-powered autonomous vehicles at Takanawa Gateway City, Japan

The low-speed self-driving vehicles carry passengers short distances and are powered by hydrogen fuel cells, producing only water as emissions


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Thailand Mandates Facial Biometrics to Combat Health-Care Fraud Under Universal Coverage System

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U.S. Assistance Aims to Support Stability and Growth Along Cambodia–Thailand Border

Targeted aid focuses on security cooperation, infrastructure and local development to strengthen cross-border stability
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