Indonesian capital Jakarta opts for remote working, learning to curb pollution and beat the smog

JAKARTA (Jakarta Post/ANN): The Jakarta administration will impose remote working for city employees and learning for students ahead of the Asean Summit in September, a move aimed to curb the severe air pollution that has been choking the city in recent months.

Jakarta has consistently ranked among the 10 most polluted cities globally since May, according to the data compiled by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir.