Oxygen tanks, purifier sales spike as haze crisis hits Southeast Asia

VNExpress - Oct 18, 2026

Toxic haze from wildfires burning in Indonesia has spiked a demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across the region, manufacturers say, as they work the clock on equipment providing life-saving clean air.

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