Cement demand growth continues to be led by China, which achieved a sterling economic performance of 10.7% in 2006. How will World Expo 2010 contribute to the demand? On the other hand, as consolidations happen, how will the China market evolve? Where is China heading? Vietnam trails closer after its entry into the WTO, and India’s appetite remains unabated, with CommonWealth Games drawing near in three years’ time. What are the opportunities that these three economies will bring?

Find out about the performances in other major nations including Indonesia & Thailand. Myanmar, Laos & Cambodia also bring renewed interest as more investments pour into IndoChina. Hear about the development in Pakistan and Australia, which see improved housing and construction activities.

In the GCC region, outlook remains optimistic and players continue to enhance production capacities. How long will it be before the region meets with self-sufficiency? In the USA, the majority of the new lines will come onstream by 2008. Padded by reports of economic slowdown and housing slump, will USA continue to import? The conference will also discuss availability of bulk freights, in times of increased trade momentum globally.

More awareness is placed on the environment. Listen to an Asian major’s experience in utilising waste as alternative fuel for cement plants in managing its CO2 emissions and combating the price volatility that conventional energy brings. What is the role of alternative raw materials in the environmentally-sensitive industry?

CMT’s 9th Asia CemenTrade Conference 2007 brings together a panel of leading industry players to discuss the future shape of Asia Cement. An annual gathering, this is also the premier platform to enlarge your network and establish fruitful business leads. For registrations, please go online to www.cmtevents.com or send in your registrations to vynn@cmtsp.com.sg.

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