Asia & Pacific Rim

The Green Paper includes policy approaches to ensure reliable and affordable energy that supports business competitiveness, lowers the cost of living and grows exports.

Paul Maxwell-Cook takes a look at the economy, construction and cement markets in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

JSW Cement is reported to be considering its expansion plans and is switching to producing just slag cement.

A new scheme for subsidised cement has been announced in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

The second part of this abridged article explains how a European and Chinese team worked to overcome cultural differences and provide the best of both worlds to successfully execute an international cement plant project.

An infographic on the cement markets in the Indian subcontinent, the topic of the regional report in World Cement’s October 2014 issue.

Alex Both, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, is speaking at the 7th International Forum on Work Safety in Beijing.

Paul Maxwell-Cook looks at recent developments in the Indian subcontinent, in this abridged article from World Cement’s October 2014 issue.

Shixiang (Danny) Chen, AVIC International, China, provides a personal perspective on the merging of Chinese and European business cultures during the execution of an international 5000 tpd cement project.

Singapore makes significant strides in improving occupational health and safety.

In line with a proposal by Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, the Indian government will use cement instead of bitumen for all new road projects.

Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited was declared as the overall winner at the 13th Best Corporate and Sustainability Report (BCSR) Awards in Pakistan.

Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and cement production reached 36 billion t in 2013 and are set to climb to 40 billion t this year

Shree Cement Ltd has signed a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) with Jaiprakash Associates Ltd for the acquisition of a 1.5 million tpa cement plant in Panipat.

Lafarge Malaysia Berhad will share data from the GPS utilisation in its trucks with MIROS in order to improve road transport safety in the country.