Strong growth continuing for Vietnam cement
Cement dispatches in Vietnam increased by 17 per cent YoY to 7.086Mt in May 2025, according to the Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA). Of this total, VICEM delivered 1.9...
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PT Semen Gombong cancels plans for new plant
Following the recent designation of Kebumen in Central Java as a UNESCO Global Geopark, Medco Group’s subsidiary PT Semen Gombong has formally cancelled its plans to develop a c...
Aalborg Portland Malaysia launches D-Carb® product
Following the decarbonisation strategy of Cementir group, Aalborg Portland Malaysia , a subsidiary of Cementir group in Malaysia, launches, under D-Carb ® family, CEM II/A-LL 52...
Vietnam launches pilot emissions trading scheme
Following approval by the government on 9 June, Vietnam has formally announced the pilot phase of an emissions trading scheme aimed at encouraging the cement, steel and thermal ...
Taiheiyo Cement will complete Luzon Terminal in 2026
Scheduled to begin operations in early 2026, Taiheiyo Cement Philippine ’s Luzon cement terminal is designed to supply up to 700,000tpa of cement to Luzon, Philippines. Taiheiyo...
Cement players cautious after Vietnam lowers clinker export tax
Vietnam lowered its export tax on clinker from 10 to five per cent to reduce costs for local producers and improve the competitiveness of the country’s cement producers in the g...
Vietnam’s robust recovery continuing
Cement dispatches in Vietnam increased by 25 per cent YoY to 7.801Mt in April 2025, according to the Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA). Of this total, VICEM delivered 2...
SCG Cement Division drives 1Q25 turnaround amid industry recovery
The Siam Cement Group (SCG) reported improved financial performance in the 1Q25, driven by a strong rebound in its Cement and Green Solutions division. Group-wide, SCG recorded ...
Cambodia's government approves new Prey Lang plant
The government of Cambodia has approved the construction of a new cement plant inside the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary. The cement plant plans to source limestone from a mining ...
Myanmar earthquake sends cement prices soaring
It has been a month since the 7.7 magnitude earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand caused a significant loss of life and devastation in the region. Dr Charlie Than, Union Minister ...