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This is a B2B Asia News Daily Update for 11 August 2026, reviewing regional and global markets, and covering the daily business news you shouldn’t miss.
Watch the video in English above.
- We start with a quick look at regional markets. Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday, with the Nikkei 225 down 2.08%, and South Korea’s KOSPI rising 0.8%. The Shanghai Composite was little changed, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 0.7%.
- Zooming in on Cambodia’s market—the Cambodia Securities Exchange Index was down 0.37 points or 0.08% to 464.26. Total trade volume was up with 223,104 shares changing hands at a total value of 1.1 billion riel or over $291,000 US dollars.
- On the main board, three stocks were up, led by Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ, while three stocks were down with CAMGSM as the biggest loser of the day. Over on the growth board, Picasso City Garden was up, JS Land was down while DBD Engineering stayed flat.
- Shifting to the exchange rate, the Khmer riel to USD strengthened slightly to 4,051 riel per US Dollar, while the US Dollar index hovered around 99.87.
- Looking at global commodities, oil prices steadied on Tuesday at more than one-week highs amid fading hopes of a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump demanded compensation for damage the U.S. has incurred.
- Brent crude futures fell 0.11% to $87.62 US dollars a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 0.06% to $82.08 US dollars a barrel. (0405 GMT)
- Gold ticked lower after hitting its highest level in more than two months, while investors focused on upcoming inflation data for clues on the U.S. interest-rate outlook. Spot gold was down 0.3% to $4,374.82 US dollars per ounce, after hitting its highest level since June 5 earlier in the session at $4,434.84 US dollars. U.S. gold futures rose 0.4% to $4,435.00 US dollars. (0548 GMT)
Looking at the crypto market, Bitcoin slipped below the $64,000 dollar mark and Ethereum fell below $1,900 US dollars on Tuesday as crypto markets came under renewed pressure amid macroeconomic uncertainty and leveraged positioning, triggering another bout of volatility.
- Moving on now to other business-related news,
- Cambodia's exports reached $20.81 billion US dollars in the first seven months of 2026, marking a 21.3 percent increase from $17.16 billion US dollars during the same period last year, according to a report released by the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) on August. 10. The United States remained Cambodia’s largest export market during the January-June period, with shipments valued at $9.04 billion US dollars, accounting for more than 43.5 percent of the country’s total exports. Vietnam ranked as the second-largest destination for Cambodian exports, followed by China, Japan and Canada.
- The Cambodia government has officially launched the National Strategy on Startup Development 2026-2030, establishing a milestone roadmap aimed at transforming the Kingdom’s startup ecosystem into a dynamic driver of digital innovation and sustainable economic growth. H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Chairman of the Digital Economy and Business Committee, presided over the launching ceremony held at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel on August 11. Startups in Cambodia are rapidly evolving into a vital engine for national economic growth, playing an indispensable role in realising Cambodia Vision 2050. Recognising the sector's immense potential and positive economic impact, the Royal Government has introduced a comprehensive framework to strategically address the challenges hindering startup growth. This newly launched national strategy will serve as a clear roadmap, guiding ministries, institutions, and all relevant stakeholders in contributing to the development of a more robust, inclusive, and sustainable startup ecosystem.
- The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has called on business owners who issue electronic money (e-wallet accounts) for payment of products or services to send notification to the central bank within 90 days of notice in order to avoid facing legal action. According to the NBC, various businesses in Cambodia – including coffee shops, restaurants, transportation companies, entertainment venues, and more – have been issuing electronic money in the form of e-wallet accounts within mobile applications or via membership cards, through which customers top up funds to pay for goods or services provided solely by that specific business. However, Cambodia’s Law on Banking and Financial Institutions (1999) states that providing payment mechanisms for customer use is an activity reserved for banking and financial institutions, thus requiring licensing from the NBC. Additionally, Article 20, Clause 1 of the Prakas on the Management of Payment Service Providers (2017) stipulates that legal entities other than banking and financial institutions or licensed payment service providers are prohibited from issuing electronic money. The central bank reminds all business owners who are not banking and financial institutions or payment service providers, and are currently issuing electronic money (e-wallet accounts), to fulfill their obligation to notify the NBC in writing within a maximum of 90 days from the date of notice. Failure to send written notification within the specified timeframe will result in legal action.
Watch the 11 August 2026 Daily Update in Khmer below: