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Singapore, Indonesia setting up joint task force to probe firms linked to forest fires; hotlines to manage differences

CNA27 October 2026, 10:59 UTCIndonesia

The task force, announced by the two countries' foreign ministers on Tuesday (Oct 27), will coordinate action and share information on companies linked to forest and land fires.

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