Haze

ASEAN BUSINESS

Haze beckons as South-east Asia’s planters come under strain. A ‘Godzilla’ El Nino may just be the start

Regional fire and haze risks are rising – not just from weather, but from global economic and policy changes. 

Rising palm oil prices, policy ambitions may increase haze risk in Asean: think tank

Despite the escalating fires, the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (Gapki) confirmed that none of its members’ plantations in Riau have been affected.

Indonesia palm oil producers on alert as Sumatra fires coincide with peak harvest

Haze comes from the burning of peat and other vegetation in Indonesia, where fire is used to clear land for agricultural use or to get rid of agricultural waste.

Low risk of transboundary haze in 2024 with milder dry season, La Nina’s possible return: report

Hanoi tops air monitoring website IQAir’s table of the world’s most polluted cities.

Hanoi chokes as Vietnam capital tops most polluted cities list

As many as 128 flights from the international airport in New Delhi, the capital, were delayed, with 33 cancelled, aviation site Flightradar24 showed, an effect that cascaded through flight schedules nationwide.

Indian air traffic disrupted on third day of dense fog

People stand on the Bund as buildings along the Huangpu river are seen shrouded in fog, amid a red alert for heavy fog in Shanghai, China, Dec 29, 2023.

Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions

Malaysia environment ministry says it is open to enacting a law, but did not provide any specific details or a timeline.

Malaysia says cross-border air pollution law still possible

The sun rises above Kuala Lumpur's skyline on a hazy day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct 9, 2023.

Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill

Bangkok ranked as the world’s 10th most polluted city on Friday, according to the air quality monitoring firm IQAir.

Thai government pledges action as Bangkok pollution spikes