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With regional diplomacy and Singapore’s haze law offering victims slow responses, Indonesia’s own courts may be the most promising route to compensation. A recent procedural rule eases the hardest part of any haze lawsuit – proving whose fires caused the harm.

22 Oct 2026

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EB Studio Stronger standards and fire prevention can help, but lasting progress requires action across industries, governments and communities.

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The return of smoke haze underscores a sobering reality: while Asean has policies designed to combat it, the problem continues to occur.

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Even as hunger declines around the world, food insecurity remains prevalent in rural communities. Restoring soil health, expanding access to new technologies, strengthening land rights, and upgrading public infrastructure are essential to boost agricultural productivity and protect rural livelihoods.

7 September 2026

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3 September 2026

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6 May 2026

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31 March 2026

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26 December 2025

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16 December 2025

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13 November 2025

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29 September 2025

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15 August 2025

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11 August 2025

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25 July 2025

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2 July 2025

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7 May 2025

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24 April 2025

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8 April 2025

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