Asia & Pacific Rim

China Resources Cement (Lianjiang) Limited has commenced operation on its first cement grinding line.

Construction of a tourist area in Bali has increased the sales of Semen Gresik by 11%.

The Tianrui Group has announced that it will provide funds to redeem a US$500 million global bond.

According to a new report by Timetric’s CIC, Thailand's construction industry is picking up with a more optimistic future outlook.

First program operator consortium launched for environmental product declarations market at Greenbuild 2015.

Sempertrans has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Australia’s ConvaTech.

Sandvik has supplied two aggregate plants commissioned by Sinoma in 2012.

From 12 – 16 October, at the invitation of Harbin Environmental Protection Agency, Sinoma attended the second China-Russia EXPO.

BHS-Sonthofen has recently set up the joint venture BHS-Sonthofen Pty Ltd in Australia.

China Shanshui Cement Group’s largest shareholder has said it will help repay Shanshui’s debt if its proposed changes to the board are passed at the forthcoming EGM.

Sales of Semen Gresik, a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia Tbk in the West Kalimantan area, have increased.

Cement sales in Indonesia rose by more than 10% in October 2015 thanks to increased government infrastructure spending.

PT Semen Indonesia Tbk held a Medical Examination and Treatment Day for five Indonesian villages on 2 – 7 November 2015.

Cementir Holdings has announced its nine month results.

The company has announced it hasn’t been able to find financing to repay RMB2 billion in onshore debt and will therefore default on the loan and its 2020 dollar securities.