Oxygen tank, air purifier sales jump 600% as haze crisis hits Southeast Asia

Toxic haze from wildfires in Indonesia has driven up demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across Southeast Asia. The months-long haze has blanketed parts of Southeast Asia, forcing school closures and fuelling a rise in respiratory complaints. "Recently, we have seen a 600% increase in air purifier sales volume," a regional consumer electronics retailer said.