The price of cement in Vietnam could be increased this month, according to the country's Ministry of Finance, without stating a reason for the potential rise.

Cement is currently sold for VND1.05m-1.5m/t (US$49.5-70.7) in the northern region and VND1.46m-1.8m/t in the south.

Clinker and cement export prices were also stable at US$38.2 and US$55.2/t, respectively, the ministry added.