ASEAN to Discuss Transboundary Haze Ahead of Summit, Malaysia Says
Malaysia's top diplomat announced that Southeast Asian foreign ministers will discuss measures to tackle the transboundary haze blanketing parts of the region ahead of the ASEAN summit next month. The Philippines could also be affected.
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