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This is a B2B Asia News Daily Update for 14 October 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 shares edged higher on Wednesday as artificial intelligence-related stocks found some respite after a selloff, while gains were tempered by elevated oil prices and caution ahead of US inflation data later in the global day.
- MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.8% after hitting a ten-week low in the previous session.
- The Nikkei 225 finished slightly down by 0.1%. South Korea's Kospi, which has undergone some volatile trading lately, fell 0.4%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng was little changed, falling less than 0.1%, while the Shanghai Composite dipped nearly 0.9%.
- Zooming in on Cambodia’s market—the Cambodia Securities Exchange Index was up 3.65 points or 0.59% to 619.43.
- Total trade volume was up with 570,437 shares changing hands at a total value of 3.3 billion riel or over $832,000 US dollars.
- On the main board, eight stocks were up, led by ACLEDA Bank Plc. Meanwhile only one stock, CAMGSM, stayed flat.
- Over on the growth board, JS Land and Picasso City Garden were up while DBD Engineering stayed flat.
- Shifting to the exchange rate, the Khmer riel to USD remained stable at 4,070 riel per US Dollar, while the US Dollar index hovered around 102.19.
- Looking at global commodities, oil prices climbed on Wednesday after two vessels were struck in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian officials told Reuters they were deploying new tactics to target ships, as Tehran seeks to keep oil prices high and influence the US midterm elections.
- Brent crude futures rose 0.3% to $106.03 US dollars a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 0.3% to $94.42 US dollars a barrel. Both contracts had climbed more than $1 in early trade. (0630 GMT)
- Gold prices held firm on Wednesday as investors braced for US consumer price index data due later in the day for clues on the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy stance.
- Spot gold held its ground at $4,165.25 US dollars per ounce. U.S. gold futures for December delivery edged 0.3% higher to $4,188.70 US dollars. (0447 GMT)
Looking at the crypto market, Bitcoin hovered around $83,500 US dollars after briefly touching $83,900 US dollars during Asian trading, as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data and digested U.S. Federal Reserve comments. Analysts see resistance near $84,000 US dollars, with a potential target of $93,000 US dollars if Bitcoin breaks above that level.
- Moving on now to other related news,
- The Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) will organise the Khmer Products Exhibition 2026, in Phnom Penh from November 6 to 8. The three-day exhibition will take place at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Centre under the theme “Khmer Can Do: Participate, Promote, and Support Local Products,” according to a statement issued on October 13. The event aims to further encourage and support the widespread consumption of local products. The exhibition will display products on more than 200 booths with various side activities and sessions for sharing knowledge and experiences. The Ministry has called on business owners, producers and traders to help publicise local products, encouraging wider public support for domestic goods and showcasing national pride.
- Cambodia has officially joined more than 60 countries, including all European Union (EU) Member States, in signing the international "No Fees, No Tolls" pledge, underscoring a shared commitment to safeguarding freedom of navigation across critical maritime waterways, according to a EU press release issued on October 14. The initiative serves as a reaffirmation of the international community’s dedication to upholding the principles of freedom of navigation and opposing the introduction of new tolls or fees in international waterways. The European Union has rallied partners around the world to preserve this initiative, including during the UN General Assembly in September.
- The Vietnam-Cambodia Trade and Business Matching Exhibition 2026 officially opened on October 14 at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh. The opening ceremony was presided over by a Secretary of State of Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence, and attended by senior officials from Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Economy and Finance, leadership from Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence and the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, along with representatives from the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association, and the Khmer-Vietnam Association in Cambodia. The annual major economic and trade event is co-organised by Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Commerce. The exhibition aims to strengthen diplomatic ties, enhance economic cooperation, and expand bilateral trade volume between the two neighbouring nations. Running through Saturday, October 17, the four-day expo features nearly 160 companies from both countries across more than 230 exhibition booths showcasing a wide range of high-quality products and services.
Watch the 14 October 2026 Daily Update in Khmer below: