Vietnam: Financial management company SSI Securities Corporation says that it expects Vietnam’s cement consumption to ‘bottom out’ in the first quarter of 2024, before recovering ‘gradually’ throughout the rest of the year. Việt Nam News has reported that the anticipated recovery is the outcome of intensified investments in infrastructure by the Vietnamese government, beginning in late 2023. The cement sector also anticipates growing demand from export markets, including Australia, the US, Africa and South and Central America, as it lowers its reliance on exporting to China. Challenges persist in the form of protective measures or stricter standards in other markets, including the Philippines and Europe.

India: Shree Cement’s sales were US$2.27bn in the first nine months of the 2024 financial year, up by 17% year-on-year from US$1.94bn in the first nine months of the previous financial year. Its net income also rose, more than doubling to US$207m from US$89.8m.

India: Ambuja Cements recorded sales of US$2.92bn in the first nine months of the 2024 financial year, up by 5.2% year-on-year. The company's net income was US$304m, almost double the US$154m it recorded in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

Portugal: The Portuguese Competition Authority has approved Taiwan Cement Corporation (TCC)’s outright acquisition of Cimpor. Jingshi News has reported that TCC received the approval on 1 February 2024, enabling it to proceed with its acquisition of the outstanding 60% stake in Cimpor.