Singapore Minister Visits Indonesia Amid Gas and Haze Tensions
Singapore foreign minister heads to Indonesia as bilateral tensions rise over recent gas supply cuts and regional haze from wildfires. Singapore urges adherence to contracts while Indonesian officials defend domestic policies.
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Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan visits Indonesia on Tuesday amid trade tensions and a cut in Natural Gas supplies. Jakarta reduced pipelined gas flows by 8% on Saturday, citing domestic needs after forest fires choked the region. The diplomatic friction threatens cross-border energy pacts and economic stability across Southeast Asia.
