Vietnamese producer targets new export markets

La Hien Cement JSC, a subsidiary of the Vietnam National Coal Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin),  is seeking new export markets in Asia and Africa, an executive of the company said.

According to Nguyen Van Dung, Director of the La Hien JSC, the company will seek new markets while securing its traditional markets including Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan and Lang Son provinces, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The company aims to ship its clinker to Bangladesh, the Philippines and a number of nations in Africa, Dung said.

The La Hien JSC has two cement production lines with an annual capacity of nearly 1Mta. This year, it targets sales of 0.65Mta and generate revenues exceeding VND570bn (US$26.6m).