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This is a B2B Asia News Daily Update for 24 February 2026, reviewing regional and global markets, and covering the daily business news you shouldn’t miss.
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- We start with a quick look at regional markets. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index surged 0.9%.
- Markets in mainland China advanced as they reopened following a weeklong holiday, but Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell as traders locked in profits from recent gains, slipping 1.8%.
- The Shanghai Composite index rose 0.9%. In South Korea, the Kospi picked up 2.1%.
- Zooming in on Cambodia’s market—the Cambodia Securities Exchange Index was up 0.13 points or 0.03%, to 426.15.
- Total trade volume was down with 81,323 shares changing hands at a total value of 447.1 million riel, or over $111,000 US dollars.
- On the main board, two stocks were up, led by ACLEDA Bank, while four stocks were down, with MJQ Education as the biggest loser of the day.
- Over on the growth board, JS Land and Picasso City Garden were down, while DBD Engineering stayed flat.
- Shifting to the exchange rate, the KHR strengthened to 4,017 riel per US Dollar, while the US Dollar was slightly up to 97.85.
- Turning to global commodities, oil prices rose on Tuesday, nearing seven-month highs, with traders assessing risks to supply from any military escalation as another round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks loomed.
Brent crude futures rose 0.7% to $71.97 US dollars a barrel, while U.S. crude futures climbed 0.7% to $66.76 US dollars a barrel. (0658 GMT)
- Gold prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday, easing from a three-week high hit earlier in the session.
- Spot gold dropped 1.2% to $5,170.89 US dollars per ounce, snapping a four-session winning streak.
- U.S. gold futures for April delivery were down 0.7% at $5,190.20 US dollars. (0956 GMT)
- Looking at the crypto market, Bitcoin has been trading between $62,701 US dollars and $66,600 US dollars over the past 24 hours.
- Moving on now to other business-related news:
- In a landmark move for cultural preservation, Angkor Artisans Co., Ltd., a cornerstone of Khmer handicraft conservation, officially broke ground on the "Angkor Artisans Resort" in Siem Reap on February 23. The $5 million dollar project marks a strategic shift from traditional craft preservation towards an immersive cultural destination, blending ancient heritage with modern technology.
- Her Excellency Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, met with Members of the Federation of India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on February 23 in New Delhi, India. During the meeting, FICCI members expressed their interest in expanding economic and trade activities with Cambodia, using the Cambodia-India Joint Business Council as a mechanism to promote cooperation.
- Cambodia and France have pledged to significantly bolster parliamentary and diplomatic cooperation, signaling a "new historic chapter" in their long-standing relations as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to host a major global summit. During a high-level meeting in Phnom Penh on February 24, the Cambodian National Assembly President and President of the France-Cambodia Parliamentary Friendship Group, agreed to expand bilateral ties to deliver greater benefits to their respective citizens.
Watch the 24 February 2026 Daily Update in Khmer below: