Cloudy outlook? How haze crisis is testing Singapore’s events economy

South China Morning Post Wednesday 14 October 2026, 09:34 UTC By Kolette Lim 1 min read

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When Daniela Cruz arrived in Singapore last week, hazy skies obscured the picture-perfect sights she had seen on social media, offering a different view of the city state from the one she had expected. The 27-year-old bank associate had travelled from Australia for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, but the smoky weather dampened her experience. “The buildings we saw on social media were covered in haze, and it made conditions extremely hot and humid,” she said.

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