Viet Nam is a vibrant and growing market where cement sales jumped by 16 per cent year-on-year to 64.5 million tonnes in the first 11 months of 2014, including 46 million tonnes sold in the domestic market. — File Photo

HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — The latest cement industry technologies are on display at the three-day ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers' Technical Symposium and Exhibition, which closes in Ha Noi today.

Viet Nam is a vibrant and growing market where cement sales jumped by 16 per cent year-on-year to 64.5 million tonnes in the first 11 months of 2014, including 46 million tonnes sold in the domestic market.

At this year's symposium, delegates discussed new technologies, waste treatment, recycled materials, capacity improvement and conserving energy and materials.

With the rapid growth and development of the industry, technologies are constantly upgraded for sustainable development and environmental protection. There are 44 booths set up by companies from Germany, China, Singapore, Sweden, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Denmark, France, Italy, England, Spain, Indonesia, India, and Australia. — VNS