"Seizing Opportunities in Asia's Infrastructure and Construction Boom!" "Semen Indonesia is planning to spend US$300 million to establish a new plant in Vietnam next year as part of its business expansion in Southeast Asian" www.thejakartapost.com, 14/6/14 "HOLCIM Cement is bullish about the prospects in Bangladesh, thanks to the ongoing high-profile infrastructure projects, which will pave the way for more growth. In preparation, the company recently invested Tk 300 crore to expand its production capacity to 20 lakh tonnes a year" www.thedailystar.net, 13/7/14 The Holcim-Lafarge merger has created the world’s biggest cement maker and launched asset sales worldwide. What is the impact on cement industry with the merger? How will it change the market dynamic and trend? According to IA Cement, Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Malaysia will post robust growth. In Bangladesh, there are a number of infrastructure projects taking place which are driving the growth for cement. In Indonesia, there are huge opportunities with infrastructure plans and several cement plants are currently under construction by existing and new players. With the new government in place, what sort of changes can be expected? In Myanmar, many infrastructure and construction activities are fuelling the demand for cement. SCG sees good opportunity in the country and aims to produce nearly 2 million tons of cement per year at its new plant in Myanmar, once the US$400-million (Bt13 billion) plant starts operations in 2016. Over-supply in Vietnam’s cement industry is challenging local producers to look abroad for markets. Where are the key export destination and how will it change the cement trade flow? How soon will the market recover? | 
