Indocement and Saint-Gobain strengthen partnership at Citeureup plant
The visit included a tour of PT Mortar Prakarsa Utama (MPU), the joint venture established in January 2026 between PT Pionirbeton Industri (PBI), an Indocement subsidiary, and ...
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Vietnam's construction boom highlights building materials industry issues
In some areas sand prices have risen by up to 45 per cent YoY and are approaching VND1m (US$38)/m 3 . Asphalt prices have climbed nearly 32 per cent while aggregates and cement...
Central Vietnam cement plants face export hurdles
Despite a global surge in demand from the Middle East and South America, cement manufacturers in central Vietnam are missing out on major export opportunities. The region stre...
Vietnam clinker and cement exports rise YoY despite monthly dip
Official customs data indicates that Vietnam exported 3.11Mt of clinker and cement in May, representing a 5.4 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. However,...
Pressure from cement and aggregate costs persists despite Vietnam steel price drop
Elevated costs for cement, sand, and stone continue to pressure the Vietnamese construction sector, even as the broader building materials market shows early signs of moderatin...
Regulatory crackdown leads to spike in Malaysia building material transport costs
The surge in logistics costs comes after the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Ministry of Transport intensified nationwide enforcement operations under “Ops Lebih Muatan...
Hume Cement Industries posts record net profit growth
The net profit for Hume Cement Industries BHD experienced a significant surge to MYR243.75m (US10.35m) during the third quarter ending 31 March 2026, compared to MYR40.64m in ...
SCC profit surges on cement demand
The Siam Cement Plc (SCC) reported a significant net profit of THB6.22bn for the 1Q26, marking a 466 per cent increase over the previous year. This impressive financial turna...
Malaysian government to assess impact of increasing construction materials costs
The assessment is being carried out by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), according to the country's Deputy Wo...
Southeast Asian cement chiefs balance regional growth with energy and alternative fuel transition
With Cemtech Asia 2026 in Thailand on 14-17 June, 2026 approaching, it is an appropriate time to examine the regional dynamics of Southeast Asia's cement markets. C ement p...