{
  "id": 17920635,
  "title": "Singapore eyes regional haze control centre in Indonesia as Asean chair",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/singapore-eyes-regional-haze-control-centre-in-indonesia-as-asean",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T06:08:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3373091/singapore-eyes-regional-haze-control-centre-indonesia-asean-chair"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Singapore is set to strengthen its collaboration with Asean member states, particularly Indonesia, in tackling transboundary haze pollution when it assumes the chairmanship of the regional bloc next year, according to Environment Minister Grace Fu. The country aims to establish the Asean Coordinating Centre for Transboundary Haze Pollution Control in Indonesia, which will enhance cooperation and coordination in managing land and forest fires and haze pollution. Fu emphasized that the establishment of the centre will require six members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to ratify the agreement. Simultaneously, Singapore will collaborate with other member states to address the root causes of transboundary haze, such as peatland management and crop burning guidelines. The haze situation in Singapore has reportedly improved due to the weakening of the southwest monsoon, lighter winds, and increased rainfall expected in November. However, tensions between Singapore and Indonesia have been heightened due to the wildfires, which have resulted in Singapore facing criticism and diplomatic challenges.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Singapore to push for stronger action against haze as 2027 ASEAN chair",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/singapore-to-push-for-stronger-action-against-haze-as-2027-asean-chair",
        "published": "2026-11-03T04:52:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Singapore to step up regional fight against haze as it prepares for 2027 Asean chairmanship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/singapore-to-step-up-regional-fight-against-haze-as-it-prepares-for",
        "published": "2026-11-03T08:29:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Singapore to boost haze agreement as Asean chairman 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/singapore-to-boost-haze-agreement-as-asean-chairman-2027",
        "published": "2026-11-03T09:21:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}