Cement firms aspire for better performance following policy move

Cement firms aspire for better performance following policy move

A new policy is expected to help the construction materials sector, particularly cement, boost consumption and improve revenue over the rest of this year.
Hard times linger for cement firms

Hard times linger for cement firms

Cement producers have reported an underwhelming performance in the first half of the year, with several ones posting losses.
Seeking way out of cement oversupply

Seeking way out of cement oversupply

The cement sector needs to update its planning.
Headwinds exacerbate cement sector woes

Headwinds exacerbate cement sector woes

Cement producers continue to feel the bite amid a persistent slowdown in the real estate market, leading to reduced consumption.
Cement sector faces bleak prospects

Cement sector faces bleak prospects

Cement firms are dealing with hardships amid dwindling consumption and oversupply, as many plants are operating far below capacity.
Producers face up to fight in mitigating GHG emissions

Producers face up to fight in mitigating GHG emissions

A few large-scale cement production facilities face policy barriers in implementing emission reductions.
Cement businesses anticipate headwinds in 2023

Cement businesses anticipate headwinds in 2023

Huge inventories, a stagnant real estate market, and capital constraints are some of the factors heralding a pessimistic outlook for cement businesses in 2023.
The Philippines assists in reducing hurdles for Vietnam's cement exports

The Philippines assists in reducing hurdles for Vietnam's cement exports

An agreement to export cement and clinker to the Philippines is a bright spot for the Vietnamese cement industry's demand-supply mismatch.
Building material sector faces tough times

Building material sector faces tough times

Building materials makers are facing multiple hardships due to surging input costs, slow consumption, and high inventory.
Giants like MobiFone, Agribank, and SJC set to be equitised next year

Giants like MobiFone, Agribank, and SJC set to be equitised next year

Only 15 months remain for 93 state-owned enterprises and groups, including MobiFone, Agribank, SJC, VICEM, and Vinacomin, among others, to finish equitisation.
Vicem’s woe prompts cementing

Vicem’s woe prompts cementing

The performance of state-run cement conglomerate Vicem and its members in 2012 and measures to weather hardships in 2013 are coming into focus.
Borrowing stonewalls cement firms

Borrowing stonewalls cement firms

Huge borrowing costs have knocked cement firms sideways.
Coal a golden commodity

Coal a golden commodity

An increasing number of Vicem businesses have been forced to curtail production due to  coal shortages.