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Southeast Asia sees surge in demand for air purifiers amid Indonesian haze

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Southeast Asia is experiencing a surge in demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers due to persistent toxic haze from Indonesian forest fires. Manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the increased sales, with one company reporting a 35% rise in demand. The haze has led to school closures and a rise in respiratory illnesses across the region. AI

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Southeast Asia sees surge in demand for air purifiers amid Indonesian haze

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    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. The months-long haze has blanketed parts of Southeast Asia, forcing sch…

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