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Indian textile exporters may lose competitiveness despite lower US tariff as rival countries get quota exemptions: Report

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:31:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): Indian textile and apparel exporters could lose some of their competitive edge in the US market despite India being placed in a relatively favourable tariff bracket under the new US Section 301 measures, as competing countries have secured tariff-rate quota (TRQ) exemptions, according to an Emkay Research report.

The report said India has been subjected to a 10 per cent Section 3

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-SEA VOLLEYBALL CUP 2026-FINAL-VIETNAM VS THAILAND

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:45:23 GMT

(260727) -- JAKARTA, July 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Phuong Dinh (2nd L) of Vietnam spikes the ball during the final match between Vietnam and Thailand of the Men's SEA Volleyball Cup 2026 Second Leg at Velodrome Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

"Guardians of the World": Trump shares barrage of AI-generated images signalling US military might and political ambition

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:58:45 GMT

Washington, DC [US], July 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Sunday shared a series of AI-generated images to project American military supremacy, particularly against Iran, and advance political themes surrounding the 2028 election campaign.

The digital artwork, shared by the President on his Truth Social account, spans direct depictions of armed conflict and maritime seizures, futuristic defence visuals, hi

Vietnam thanks China for helping rescue 45 people after ship sinks in South China Sea

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:58:46 GMT

Hanoi [Vietnam], July 26 (ANI): Vietnam on Sunday thanked China for its assistance in search and rescue operations after a Vietnamese cargo vessel, sank in the South China Sea, with 45 of the 62 people on board rescued as search efforts continued for the remaining crew, according to Xinhua news agency.

The Vietnamese vessel, 'Khoi Nguyen 18', was carrying 62 people when it sank in unfavourable weather conditions

Fraudsters increasingly using India-based mule accounts to move stolen money: Report

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:57:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): Fraudsters targeting Indian consumers are now increasingly using India-based money mule accounts instead of overseas accounts to move stolen money, as crackdowns on scam centres in Southeast Asia force them to change their methods, according to BioCatch's Digital Banking Fraud Trends in India 2026 report.

The report said that over the past two years, there has been 'a noticeable

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-VOLLEYBALL-SEA VOLLEYBALL CUP 2026-INDONESIA VS VIETNAM

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:16:07 GMT

(260726) -- JAKARTA, July 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rama Fazza Fauzan (L) of Indonesia blocks the ball during the semifinal match between Indonesia and Vietnam of the Men's SEA Volleyball Cup 2026 Second Leg at Velodrome Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

India Book of Records' Award-Winning Film Launched on WAVES OTT

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:30:38 GMT

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New Delhi [India], July 25: India Book of Records proudly announced the official launch of Vuon Tinh Yeu - Prem Ki Surdhara, an international film conceptualised by Vietnamese folk artist Prof. Dr. Chu Bao Que and produced by India Book of Records. The film is now available to viewers across the globe on WAVES OTT, the OTT platform of Prasar Bharati, Government of India.

The film celebrates the shared c

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-VOLLEYBALL-SEA VOLLEYBALL CUP-CAMBODIA VS THAILAND

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:46:44 GMT

(260725) -- JAKARTA, July 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ratha Ouk (Top) of Cambodia spikes the ball during the semifinal match between Cambodia and Thailand in the Second Leg of the Men's SEA Volleyball Cup 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

China Sports Weekly (7.19-7.25)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:15:27 GMT

BEIJING, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. China sets targets for leading sports nation building by 2030

China has released a plan for building a leading sports nation, setting targets to improve public fitness, expand the sports industry and strengthen elite athletic performance by 2030.

The blueprint, covering the 15th Five-Year

CAMBODIA-SIEM REAP-ANGKOR WAT TEMPLE-WESTERN NAGA BALUSTRADE-RESTORATION

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:17:33 GMT

(260724) -- SIEM REAP, July 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 20, 2026 shows the restoration site of the western naga balustrade at the iconic Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. Archaeologists have launched a project to restore and reinforce a 20-meter section of the western naga balustrade at Cambodia's iconic Angkor Wat temple, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said in a news release on

Vietnam's stock market: A strategic gateway for Indian investment capital

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:57:58 GMT

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New Delhi [India], July 24: After 25 years of development, Vietnam's capital market has evolved into a comprehensive financial ecosystem encompassing equities, bonds, and derivatives, establishing itself as the country's principal channel for mobilizing medium- and long-term capital. Today, it serves as a strategic gateway for international investors seeking exposure to one of Asia's most dy

VIETNAM-HANOI-NIGHTTIME ECONOMY

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:45:26 GMT

(260724) -- HANOI, July 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians are seen in the evening at the Old Quarter in Hanoi, Vietnam, July 23, 2026. Vietnam's capital Hanoi has unveiled a plan to develop its nighttime economy, aiming for the sector to contribute about 5 percent of the city's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) by 2030, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Thursday.

TO GO WITH "Vietnamese capital targets nigh

6Wresearch: India Export Attractiveness Tracker 2026

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:58:05 GMT

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New Delhi [India], July 23: In 2031, while the United States constitutes 27% (largest) of India's existing export potential, it is Japan (12.32%) and China (11.14%) that emerge as the most promising markets for entirely new product lines--signalling India's untapped export opportunites beyond existing trade portfolio, as highlighted in the

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-VOLLEYBALL-SEA VOLLEYBALL CUP-VIETNAM VS THAILAND

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:46:04 GMT

(260723) -- JAKARTA, July 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Napadet Bhinijdee (2nd R) of Thailand spikes the ball during the Pool B match between Vietnam and Thailand at the 2026 Men's SEA Volleyball Cup Second Leg at Velodrome Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

Vietnam Should Release Ailing Political Prisoners

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Can Thi Theu, 64, is serving an eight-year prison sentence at Prison No. 5 in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa province because she joined protests against land confiscation and environmental degradation in 2016 and publicly supported other human rights activists and political prisoners languishing behind bars.

During a recent visit, Can Thi Theu's family learned that she had been suffering from acute abdominal pain an

Chinese FM urges deeper cooperation among Global South countries

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:47:46 GMT

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is seen during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. /VCG

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his counterparts from Brazil, Bangladesh, Brunei, India, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila on Wednesday, calling for deeper cooperation among Global South

48 survivors from sunken Vietnamese ship on way back to mainland

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:15:09 GMT

HANOI, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty-eight people rescued from the sunken Vietnamese ship Khoi Nguyen 18 in the South China Sea are on their way back to the mainland, local daily the Voice of Vietnam reported Tuesday, citing the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to the ministry's citizen protection update, as of Monday afternoon, a total of 48 people had been rescued in the search and rescue operatio

U.S. uses forced labor 'pretext' for fresh tariffs: Cambodian deputy PM

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:45:18 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol said here on Monday that the United States has used forced labor as a 'pretext' to impose fresh tariffs on Cambodia and other countries.

The United States said last Thursday it would impose tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 economies, accusing them of failing to adequately enforce bans on goods produced through

2 dead in central Vietnam drowning

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:15:26 GMT

HANOI, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed in a drowning accident in central Vietnam's Dak Lak province, the Vietnam News Agency reported Monday.

The incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m., when the couple was collecting freshwater clams in a river, the report said.

Local authorities have urged residents to avoid collecting clams in deep or fast-flowing sections of rivers and to wear life jackets an

Lao leaders discuss national priorities amid global uncertainties

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:45:21 GMT

VIENTIANE, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government opened its monthly meeting for July on Monday, bringing together cabinet members and provincial leaders to review recent developments and set priorities amid an increasingly tense, complex and unpredictable regional and international landscape.

The meeting, held in Lao capital Vientiane, reviewed progress in implementing the resolution of the 12th Party Congress

Cambodian economy remains resilient in face of crises: central bank chief

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:15:26 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's economy remained resilient despite domestic and global headwinds, National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey said here on Monday.

The Middle East conflict, online scams, and a prolonged border dispute with Thailand have hindered national growth, Serey said, explaining that the Middle East crisis has driven up global fuel prices, impacting international trade an

China Focus: New canal floats more trade opportunities with ASEAN

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:45:33 GMT

NANNING, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The Pinglu Canal is expected to shorten transport time, lower logistics costs and strengthen connectivity between China's western inland regions and Southeast Asia, ASEAN diplomats said during a recent visit to south China.

Diplomats from ASEAN countries visited Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from July 22 to 23, at the invitation of the regional government. They toured the Pinglu C

China rescues 47 crew members after Vietnamese ship sinks in South China Sea: Chinese foreign ministry

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:16:58 GMT

BEIJING, July 27 (Xinhua) -- China has rescued 47 of the 62 crew members after a Vietnamese ship sank on Friday night while operating in unfavorable weather conditions in the South China Sea, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Monday.

China promptly sent vessels and helicopters for search and rescue operations after spotting the distressed ship. The injured have been treated, and all the rescued

Vietnam declares emergency over flood-damaged highways in northern provinces

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:15:22 GMT

HANOI, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has declared an emergency to facilitate repairs to multiple damaged sections of two national highways in the northern provinces of Lao Cai and Lai Chau following heavy rains and flooding earlier this month, Vietnam News Agency reported Monday.

Under a decision issued by the ministry, the emergency covers damaged sections of National Highway 279 in Lao

Cambodia's 2026 growth projection slows to 4.2 pct: report

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:15:17 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's economic growth is projected to decelerate to 4.2 percent in 2026, down from 5.3 percent the previous year, according to the latest report released by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) on Monday.

However, the Southeast Asian country's economic growth is forecast to rebound to 4.9 percent in 2027.

Driven by rising global oil prices, consumer inflati

Cambodian fresh durian exports to China skyrocket: agriculture spokesperson

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:45:12 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian fresh durian exports to China skyrocketed following direct market access approval and improved overland logistics, an agriculture spokesperson said on Sunday.

Khim Finan, an undersecretary of state and spokesperson of Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), said that the kingdom exported 5,738 tons of fresh durian to China between January and J

Green hydropower projects in SW China impress Cambodian experts

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:15:19 GMT

Cambodian think tank experts recently toured dams, underground workshops, and wildlife rescue facilities during a visit to the Jinghong and Nuozhadu hydropower stations in China's Yunnan Province. The group gained deep insight into river basin development, regional power cooperation and ecological protection. #Yunnan #EcoChina

Vietnam thanks China for support in rescuing crew of sunken ship

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:15:09 GMT

HANOI, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam on Sunday thanked Chinese authorities for their prompt support in search and rescue operations after a Vietnamese ship sank in the South China Sea, with 45 of the 62 people on board rescued by Sunday noon.

Pham Thu Hang, spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Vietnamese authorities launched rescue operations immediately after the incident and coordina

Laos sees 9.87 pct rise in int'l tourists in first half of 2026

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:45:35 GMT

VIENTIANE, July 25 (Xinhua) -- More than 2.5 million foreign tourists visited Laos in the first half of 2026, an increase of 9.87 percent compared to the figures for the same period in 2025.

Laos welcomed 2,590,511 international visitors during the first six months of 2026, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Thailand remained the country's largest source of visitors,

Laos sets key priorities to strengthen financial sector

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:45:21 GMT

VIENTIANE, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Finance convened a meeting to review its performance during the first six months of 2026 and outline key priorities for the remainder of the year.

The meeting, held in the Lao capital Vientiane on Friday, was chaired by Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Santiphab Phomvihane, according to the ministry's report on Saturday.

Participants review

Cambodian King lifts overseas travel ban on former opposition leader

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:45:16 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni on Friday lifted the five-year overseas travel ban on former opposition leader Kem Sokha through a new royal decree.

The monarch removed the travel restriction originally imposed by the Phnom Penh Appeal Court on April 30, 2026.

However, the former president of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, which was dissolved by the Supreme Court, rem

Cambodia loses to Singapore 2-1 in ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 opener

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:15:43 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The Cambodian national football team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Singapore on Friday night at the Morodok Techo National Stadium during their opening Group A match of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026.

The Singaporean squad broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute when forward Shawal Anuar found the back of the net to give his side the lead.

Cambodia fought back early in the second half

Vietnam plans to cut at least 30 pct of public schools nationwide

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:15:12 GMT

HANOI, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam plans to reduce the number of nearly 37,000 public schools by at least 30 percent nationwide, with the reduction target rising to roughly 50 percent in areas with favorable conditions, local daily VnExpress reported.

The ministry estimates that the number of schools nationwide will be reduced by about 11,000, according to the Ministry of Education and Training's 2025-2026 schoo

Vietnam eyes 2 new centrally governed cities

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:45:26 GMT

HANOI, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee concluded its third meeting on Friday, approving a proposal to establish Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh as two new centrally governed cities in northern Vietnam, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

Bac Ninh's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanded 10.56 percent in the first half of this year, driven by the industrial and constructio

Cambodia raids 737 online scam sites in one-year nationwide crackdown

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:45:21 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia raided 737 online scam centers nationwide between June 2025 and June 2026, according to a government press release issued Friday.

It revealed that authorities inspected 28,512 locations, uncovering illegal online scam operations at 665 sites, the statement said.

Furthermore, inspections across the kingdom's 195 licensed casinos exposed 72 facilities involved in onl

Angkor Wat's western naga balustrade in Cambodia undergoes restoration

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:45:08 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Archaeologists have launched a project to restore and reinforce a 20-meter section of the western naga balustrade at Cambodia's iconic Angkor Wat temple, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said in a news release on Friday.

The emergency restoration targets the first southern section of the causeway, which has completely collapsed over time.

"Because this site is one of the

Laos holds forum to promote biodiversity tourism

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:45:05 GMT

VIENTIANE, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Laos' culture and tourism ministry, in collaboration with the country's agriculture and environment ministry, hosted the Laos Biodiversity Destination Forum in northern Laos' Oudomxay province from Wednesday to Friday.

The forum brought together government representatives, businesses, international organizations, and educational institutions to promote biodiversity tourism and sust

Laos tightens crackdown on cybercrime, online fraud

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:15:14 GMT

VIENTIANE, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government is seeking to strengthen measures to prevent and combat internet-related crimes, online gambling, and online scams.

Laos' Ministry of Public Security on Thursday issued a notice urging government agencies, organizations, special economic zones, casino operators, businesses, property owners, Lao citizens, foreign nationals, and stateless persons to remain vigilant

Cambodia records 1.75 mln int'l visitors in H1, down 47.9 pct

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:45:29 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's international arrivals plunged 47.9 percent to 1.75 million in the first half of 2026, down from 3.36 million during the same period last year, according to a Ministry of Tourism report released Friday.

The report identified China, Vietnam, and the United States as the country's top three inbound tourism markets from January to June.

Specifically, Cambodia attrac

Lao PM stresses accelerating economic transformation in southern provinces

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:45:09 GMT

VIENTIANE, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone chaired a meeting to review progress and set priorities for developing the four southern provinces of Champasak, Salavan, Sekong, and Attapeu, with a focus on strengthening economic links with neighboring countries and the region.

According to Vientiane Mai newspaper on Friday, the meeting was held on Thursday in Champasak province. It brought

Laos steps up efforts to modernize government services

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:45:08 GMT

VIENTIANE, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Laos has taken a significant step toward modernizing public administration with the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for the One-Stop State Service Mechanism, which focused on advancing reforms to make government services faster, more transparent, and more accessible to citizens.

The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, was held in Lao capi

Laos targets higher product quality standards

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:45:15 GMT

VIENTIANE, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government and a private sector partner have agreed to establish the State Enterprise for Standards Inspection and Product Quality Certification, a joint venture aimed at improving product quality standards and enhancing the international competitiveness of Lao products.

A joint venture agreement signing ceremony between the Department of Standardization and Metrology under

Cambodia's raw cashew nut exports hit 1.75 bln USD in H1 2026

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:15:34 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia generated 1.75 billion U.S. dollars from the exports of raw cashew nuts in the first half of 2026, according to a Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) report released on Thursday.

The Southeast Asian nation exported a total of 1.03 million metric tonnes of the commodity between January and June, the report said, adding that this marked a 28 percent increase in export

Vietnam to expand expressway network to over 10,000 km by 2050

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:15:16 GMT

HANOI, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's expressway network will expand to 46 routes with a combined length of approximately 10,106 km by 2050 under a revised national road network plan announced Thursday by the Department for Roads of Vietnam, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

The revised plan adds five new expressways to the national network, according to the report.

Under the plan, the country's national h

China to face Iran, UAE, DPRK in Asian Games men's football draw

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:45:40 GMT

NAGOYA, Japan, July 23 (Xinhua) -- China will face Iran, the United Arab Emirates and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Group B of the 2026 Asian Games men's football tournament following Thursday's draw in Nagoya.

China was among the top seeds in the men's draw after finishing runner-up at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup in January, joining host Japan, defending champion South Korea and Vietnam in Pot

Cambodia's fuel, oil imports hit 2.55 bln USD in H1 2026

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:02 GMT

PHNOM PENH, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's imports of mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products rose 36 percent year-on-year to 2.55 billion U.S. dollars during the January-June period of 2026, said an official report on Thursday.

The figure encompasses mineral fuels, mineral oils, distilled products, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes, said the General Department of Customs and Excise report.

Vietnam proposes stricter data security rules for int'l telecom, Internet firms

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:15:13 GMT

HANOI, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has proposed requiring international telecommunications and cross-border Internet service providers to store certain data in the country and establish local branches or representative offices under a draft law on data security, local media VnExpress reported on Thursday.

The draft law would apply to foreign entities processing data generated in Vie

Vietnamese capital targets nighttime economy to contribute 5 pct of GRDP by 2030

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:15:09 GMT

HANOI, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's capital Hanoi has unveiled a plan to develop its nighttime economy, aiming for the sector to contribute about 5 percent of the city's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) by 2030, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Thursday.

Under the plan, Hanoi aims to increase tourists' nighttime spending to 30 percent of their total travel expenses, develop the nighttime economy into a

China-aided poverty reduction project handed over in Laos

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:45:11 GMT

VIENTIANE, July 23 (Xinhua) -- A handover ceremony for China's Guangxi-aided Laos technical cooperation poverty reduction demonstration project was held in Lao capital Vientiane on Tuesday.

During the ceremony, representatives from both sides signed the project handover certificate and a long-term operation and management agreement. The two-year cross-border agricultural poverty reduction cooperation project has

Vietnam thanks China for support in rescuing crew of sunken ship

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:17:17 GMT

Vietnam on Sunday thanked Chinese authorities for their prompt support in search and rescue operations after a Vietnamese ship sank in the South China Sea, with 45 of the 62 people on board rescued by Sunday afternoon.

Pham Thu Hang, spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Vietnamese authorities launched rescue operations immediately after the incident and coordinated closely with Chine