Asia & Pacific Rim

The Bestway Foundation and Oxford University have collaborated to offer a scholarship scheme, funding the studies of two Pakistani students each year.

Mr Ujjwal Batria succeeds Martin Kreigner in the role of CEO of Lafarge India.

Analysts are warning that cement demand in India may not see a real pick up until FY17, meaning cement producers could be in for a slow year.

China’s Xinle Shipbuilding has been awarded a contract for a 6700 t bulk cement carrier.

Tuff is a common volcaniclastic rock that has potential as a cement additive.

HeidelbergCement is reported to be interested in Jaiprakash Associates’ Sikandarabad cement plant, which has 1 million tpy of cement capacity.

Braime Elevator Components Ltd has changed its UK Registered name to 4B Braime Components Ltd.

Ambuja Cement is planning to train 18 000 masons and 15 000 contractors across India with certified construction courses by 2020.

Indonesia's President has signed a ruling allowing the government to cap prices of cement during peak demand periods.

India’s ACC has been allowed to resume quarrying at its Bargarh plant following the renewal of the lease under the new Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.

Due to troubles afflicting the company, bonds were hit in secondary trade as Standard & Poor's cut its ratings.

Speaking with Bloomberg, Aliko Dangote said that the new 2 million tpy plant has 90% of regulatory approvals in place.

Wonder Cement has told the Press Trust of India of plans to increase production capacity at its plant in Rajasthan to 10 million t within 5 years.

CTLGroup has officially opened its new laboratory in Doha, Qatar.

Nestle India has opted for disposal of recalled Maggi noodles in cement kilns as the most environmentally friendly solution.