Asia & Pacific Rim - 02 May 2014

From health and safety to 1Q14 results, here are some of the key stories from the cement industry this week.

The Japanese Ambassador has commended Tokyo Cement Company for contributing towards Sri Lanka’s economic development through joint business partnership between Sri Lanka and Japan.

While cement output remained unchanged and electricity generation increased, growth in India’s other core sectors slowed in March 2014.

Indian cement producer Orient Cement posted sales of Rs.396 crore and a net profit of Rs.26.34 in the quarter ended 31 March 2014.