Singapore, Indonesia set up task force to combat haze from illegal burning

VNExpress - Oct 28, 2026

Indonesia and Singapore agreed Tuesday to cooperate more closely to combat the illegal burning of land that has contributed to a toxic haze that has blanketed multiple cities across Southeast Asia in recent weeks.

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