Cambodia reviews support measures for cement sector
Cambodia’s Private Sector Development Working Group has begun reviewing potential measures to strengthen the country’s cement industry amid changing economic conditions and inc...
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Philippines extends cement import safeguard duties
The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has removed China and Indonesia from the list of developing countries exempt from safeguard duties on cement imports afte...
Conch Group and West Papua agree low-carbon cement expansion plan
Indonesia’s West Papua provincial government has finalised a strategic industrial development agreement with China-based Anhui Conch Group focused on low-carbon cement produc...
Thailand launches cement decarbonisation initiative with UNIDO and Canada support
Thailand’s cement industry has launched a major decarbonisation initiative aimed at supporting the sector’s transition toward net-zero emissions by 2050, with backing from the ...
Malaysia to introduce cement price controls
The Malaysian government will introduce a national cement price control scheme under its new “Simen Rahmah” initiative, fixing cement prices for affordable housing projects at ...
Universal Cement reports higher FY25 profit
Taiwan-based Universal Cement Corp reported higher net profit for the 2025 financial year despite broadly stable revenue. The company reported sales of TWD7.92bn (US$242m)...
Asia Cement reports 38% rise in Q1 net profit
Asia Cement Corp has reported a 38 per cent increase in net profit to TWD1.89bn (US$58m) in 1Q26. The Taiwanese cement producer said profitability improved despite ongoing...
Cambodian minister encourages Huaxin to expand cement investment
Cambodia’s Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hem Vanndy, has encouraged Huaxin Building Materials Group to expand its investment activities in the cou...
Concreat Holdings Philippines targets cash-positive operations in 2026
Concreat Holdings Philippines (CHP) is targeting operating cash-positive performance in 2026 as part of a three-year turnaround strategy, according to company leadership. ...
VICEM targets AI-led safety and emissions reduction in cement operations
Vietnam Cement Corporation (VICEM) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to improve occupational safety and health (OSH), alongside wi...