ASEAN haze crisis persists as transboundary pollution costs remain unpriced

Seasonal land-clearing fires in Southeast Asia continue to generate cross-border haze, with costs borne by neighboring states while polluters face no financial penalty. The piece argues ASEAN's incentive structure perpetuates the burning, and no policy shift has been enacted. This matters because recurring haze damages health and economies across the region, and the lack of accountability signals continued annual recurrence.