Mad rush for oxygen tanks, air purifiers in haze-choked Southeast Asia
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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- 2026-10-18 06:46 UTCSCMP via AFP · scmp.com ↗
- 2026-10-18 23:00 UTCVnExpress · e.vnexpress.net ↗
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