Draft law targets greener construction materials, stable supply

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026

The system would be linked with databases on construction, minerals, the environment, businesses, investment and customs.

Việt Nam to build national database on construction material supply

Thursday, Aug 20, 2026

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc has asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to study the development of the database with information on mines, reserves, extraction capacity, demand and the potential to coordinate supplies among localities.

Vietnamese construction material makers set sights on Australia

Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026

Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia Trần Thị Thanh Mỹ said the Việt Nam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is widening the lane for economic, trade, and investment ties.

Central Việt Nam's cement industry missing out as global demand surges

Monday, Jun 22, 2026

The region stretching from Nghệ An to Quảng Trị is home to some of the country''s largest cement producers and enjoys favourable access to seaports.

Steel, cement and electricity firms to trade emissions quotas under VIệt Nam's carbon market

Thursday, Jun 18, 2026

The Ministry of Finance, the State Securities Commission and other agencies are developing a centralised market for emissions quotas and carbon credits generated by emissions reduction projects.

Cement industry eyes recovery in 2025 after years of glut

Saturday, Aug 16, 2025

Cement industry is seeing signs of recovery this year after two years of glut caused by oversupply and weak domestic demand, driven by hastened public investment in infrastructure development and lower input costs.

Taiwan imposes anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese cement and clinker exports

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025

The investigation was initiated on August 8, 2024 at the request of Taiwan Cement Manufacturers Association and covered the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

PM orders action to stabilise building material price surge

Wednesday, Jul 09, 2025

The ministry has advised the PM to issue an official dispatch on solutions to stabilise the building material market.

VN cuts cement clinker export duty to 5% through 2026 to support struggling industry

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The reduced duty will remain in effect through December 31, 2026, after which the rate will return to 10 per cent.

Việt Nam struggles with millions of tonnes of excess cement, says MoC

Friday, Mar 21, 2025

The Ministry of Construction said it had proposed adding cement sector planning to the list of specialised technical planning under the Planning Law, but the proposal was not approved by the National Assembly.

Thailand reviews anti-dumping tax on Vietnamese steel

Thursday, Feb 06, 2025

TRAV recommended that the Việt Nam Steel Association (VSA) notify relevant local manufacturers and exporters to answer the investigation questionnaire within the prescribed deadline.

Gloomy picture for cement industry as supply far exceeds demand

Monday, Jan 27, 2025

While cement supply is projected to reach approximately 124.75 million tonnes this year, domestic demand is only expected to be around 63.5 million tonnes.

Philippines initiates preliminary safeguard measures investigation on cement from VN

Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024

The Philippines has initiated a preliminary safeguard measures investigation on the importation of cement from various countries, including Việt Nam, according to the Việt Nam Trade Office to the Philippines.

Cement manufacturers raise prices as electricity costs drive up inputs

Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024

The price adjustment will see an increase of VNĐ50,000 per tonne for most companies, while The Vissai has set a smaller increase of VNĐ46,300 per tonne.

Vietnamese enterprises to export cement to South Africa

Thursday, Sep 12, 2024

Cẩm Phả Cement JSC and Vicem Hạ Long Cement JSC jointly signed an agreement on exporting cement and clinker.