Holcim has signed an agreement with Huaxin Building Materials for the divestment of its business in the Philippines (Photo: Davao plant). The transaction involves the initial sale of a 67.62 % stake for USD 527 million. Following the sale of…
In the first 5 months in 2026, Malaysia’s cement production decreased by -2.2% to 12.851 Mt, after 13.137 Mt in the same period last year and 11.988 Mt in the year before.
In the first 4 months in 2026, Malaysia’s cement production decreased by -1.2% to 10.832 Mt, after 10.959 Mt in the same period last year and 9.970 Mt in the year before.
In May 2026, Vietnam produced 9.51 Mt of cement. Of this, 7.71 Mt were for the local consumption and about 1.80 for cement exports (excl. stocks).
In the the first 4 months 2026, Vietnam’s cement consumption increased by +15.9% YoY to 26.36 Mt, after 22.75 Mt in the last year and 17.76 Mt in the year before.
In the the first 4 months 2026, Vietnam’s cement production increased by +2.0% YoY to 36.85 Mt, after 36.14 Mt in the last year and 24.35 Mt in the year before.
In a pilot phase, Vietnam has introduced GHG (greenhouse gas) emission quotas for 110 cement plants for the period 2025-26. The allocation of quotas is done annually on a facility-by-facility basis, helping businesses gradually access the emission control mechanism. During…
In the 1Q in 2026, Malaysia’s cement production increased by +0.1% to 8.701 Mt, after 8.696 Mt in the same period last year and 7.926 Mt in the year before.
The Cambodia Cement Chakrey Ting Factory, established in 1961 as the country’s first cement plant, has been modernized and expanded in 2012 by Huaxin from China into an integrated industrial park. At a plant visit (photo), HE Hem Vanndy of…
In the first 2 month in 2026, Malaysia’s cement production increased by +4.6% to 5.812 Mt, after 5.556 Mt in the same period last year and 5.053 Mt in the year before.