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Vietnam in focus: IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026 to unite global aluminium industry leaders
The global bauxite, alumina and aluminium industry will converge in Hanoi on 28–29 October 2026 for the 15 th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026) , organized by the International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Society (IBAAS) in association with VFMSTA. Hosted at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the two-day international gathering will bring together industry professionals, engineering companies, technology providers, researchers and business leaders to exchange technical knowledge, explore emerging opportunities and strengthen international cooperation across the aluminium value chain. The conference marks an important milestone in IBAAS's international engagement, bringing its established industry platform to Vietnam and...
Vietnam’s proposed aluminium export tax cuts draw VCCI support, with call for wider 0% rates
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has welcomed Vietnam’s proposed cuts to aluminium export taxes but urged the Ministry of Finance to go further by reducing rates to 0 per cent for additional products. The move could help domestic producers clear excess inventory, ease cash flow pressures and improve competitiveness. The proposal comes as Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance prepares amendments to Decree 26/2023/ND-CP, which governs export and import tax rates. The changes aim to address difficulties businesses face amid volatile international markets, including aluminium producers seeking sales contracts for 2027. The draft decree proposes reducing the export tax floor from 5 per cent to 0 per cent for six groups of aluminium and wood products (76.01, 76.03, 76.04, 44.02,...
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Dak Nong Aluminum advances operations with safety upgrades and digital training for 146 employees
Dak Nong Aluminum Company - TKV in Lam Dong, Vietnam, is linking workplace initiatives with efforts to improve plant operations, equipment safety and operational efficiency. Pham Ngoc Thanh is a shift supervisor at the thermal power plant. He has suggested several changes to fix problems at the plant. In 2023, suggestions and plans for building a low-pressure steam pipeline between the thermal power plant and the coal gasification plant were given by him. This pipeline provides steam when needed. In 2024, he worked on the A06 return water pipeline to reduce noise, vibration and hot water leaks. The changes also reduced the time needed for equipment repairs. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market...
Vietnam’s Lam Dong bauxite-aluminium chain expands as alumina output hits 1Mt, ingot production begins
Vietnam’s Lam Dong province is expanding its bauxite-aluminium production chain, with alumina output rising in the first nine months of 2026 and the launch of the country’s first aluminium ingot production at Nhan Co Industrial Park in July. Lam Dong’s industrial production index (IIP) increased 12 per cent in the first nine months of 2026 from the same period last year. The bauxite mining industry grew 19 per cent, while processing and manufacturing increased 19.4 per cent. Alumina production rises as aluminium ingot production begins Alumina production in the province reached an estimated around 1 million tonnes in the first nine months, up 1.7 per cent year on year. Third-quarter production was around 380,000 tonnes, an increase of 9.3 per cent. Vietnam produced its first aluminium...
AL Circle Analysis: China’s 64% output, Asia’s 8.47% CAGR mark aluminium extrusion’s growth race
The global aluminium downstream market is being reshaped by three simultaneous forces: rapid extrusion growth in Asia, increasingly defensive trade policies, and rising demand from automotive, renewable energy, packaging and advanced manufacturing . China remains the dominant extrusion powerhouse, but India and Southeast Asia are building their own capacity and demand centres. At the same time, Chinese downstream exports are facing greater scrutiny in Australia and the US, while new applications such as giga-casting and recyclable aluminium packaging are opening fresh demand pools. For traders and investors, the story is increasingly about where aluminium is processed, where it is consumed and how trade barriers are redirecting those flows. Unlock in-depth insights into the extrusion...
China’s H1’26 alumina market’s new trade equation: 749% import surge meets 118.92MTPA capacity
China’s aluminium export surge in the first half (H1) of 2026, crossing 250,000 tonnes, has come with a surge in its alumina imports as well, feeding the smelting and primary aluminium production. China’s January-June alumina imports marked a drastic year-on-year surge of about 749.4 per cent, indicating a massive boom in demand. Y-o-Y H1 import snapshot: 2026 vs 2025 vs 2024 Comparing China’s January-to-June alumina import figures, a significant development can be noted in the H1 2026 chart. 2026 – 2.28 million tonnes, up 749.4 per cent Y-o-Y from 268,211 tonnes in H1 2025 2025 – 268,211 tonnes, down 77.37 per cent Y-o-Y from 1.19 million tonnes in H1 2024 The figures offset the H1 2025 import decline, partially driven by the steep alumina prices around late 2024 exceeding USD 800 per...
What is reshaping Vietnam’s aluminium industry landscape? Insights from SMM AICE’s visit to THQ
On July 23, 2026, a delegation from Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) conducted an on-site visit to TRAN HONG QUAN METALLURGY Co., Ltd. (THQ) in Vietnam. The delegation included: Logan Lu, CEO of SMM Cason Lou, Director of Aluminium Processing, Marketing Department Lexi Chen, Key Account Manager for Overseas Information Sales Khai Yuen Chin, Senior Overseas Aluminium Analyst The two sides held in-depth discussions on the development of Vietnam’s primary aluminium projects, domestic aluminium supply capacity, supporting industrial infrastructure, and future market strategies. The visit also provided a clearer picture of the changes taking place across Vietnam’s aluminium industry. A new industrial landscape is gradually emerging—one built on resource advantages, driven by breakthroughs in...
Southeast Asia’s aluminium extrusion boom: Five new projects and 8.47% CAGR - what’s driving the growth?
From a Hong Kong-backed plant in Vietnam to Malaysia's largest extrusion expansion in years and Indonesia's biggest extrusion press, Southeast Asia is witnessing a wave of aluminium extrusion investments. Although these projects span different countries, companies and end markets, they all point in the same direction: manufacturers increasingly see the region as the next major hub for downstream aluminium production. The region's growing importance is also reflected in its market outlook. The extruded aluminium profiles market was valued at approximately USD 4.54 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 6.86 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 8.47 per cent as per various industry sources. But now the question is: what is making Southeast Asia the preferred destination for...
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