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This is a B2B Asia News Daily Update for 27 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 stocks surged on Tuesday as AI bellwether Anthropic's eagerly anticipated IPO filing lifted risk appetite ahead of tech earnings that will be a test for the AI trade, and central bank meetings that will influence near-term interest rates.
- South Korea's KOSPI gained more than 3.9% in its steepest one-day jump since early February. Still, the index is down 17% in October, reflecting investor angst around the AI trade in recent weeks. Japan's Nikkei was 1.9% higher. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.9%.
- Zooming in on Cambodia’s market—the Cambodia Securities Exchange Index was down 1.13 points or 0.19% to 604.56.
- Total trade volume was down with 240,091 shares changing hands at a total value of 1.23 billion riel or over $303,000 US dollars.
- On the main board, four stocks were up, led by Grand Twins International, while three stocks were down, with CAMGSM as the biggest loser of the day. Over on the growth board, all stocks were down.
- Shifting to the exchange rate, the Khmer riel to USD remained stable to 4,084 riel per US Dollar, while the US Dollar index hovered around 102.19.
- Looking at global commodities, oil prices turned positive on Tuesday after a fall of about 1%, earlier in the session, as the chance of talks in Tehran eased fears of a broader Middle East supply shock, while renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia highlighted persistent risks.
- Brent crude futures were up 0.4% at $116.24 US dollars a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was up 0.3% at $102.07 US dollars. Both fell 1% earlier in the session. (0718 GMT)
- Gold prices slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by a firmer dollar, while investors looked ahead to the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting for fresh guidance on the outlook for interest rates.
- Spot gold eased 0.3% to $4,004.55 US dollars per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.5% to $4,017.00 US dollars. (0721 GMT)
Looking at the crypto market, Bitcoin fell 0.5% to $79,830.3 US dollars, its decline on Tuesday saw the crypto fall below a $80,000 to $87,000 US dollars trading range established over the past month.
- Moving on now to other business related news,
- The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Cambodia, organised a seminar on October 26 to mark the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and explore future directions for bilateral cooperation. The seminar, entitled “The Future Direction of Cambodia–Korea Relations on the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Re-establishment of Diplomatic Relations”, was presided over by the President of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia. Addressing the seminar, the Korean Ambassador expressed his pleasure at joining the event to commemorate three decades of renewed diplomatic relations between the two countries. He highlighted key achievements in bilateral cooperation over the past 30 years, including investment promotion, trade expansion, development assistance, security cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. He noted that Cambodian and Korean citizens had worked and invested alongside one another for many years, helping build mutual trust and strengthen ties between the two nations. These growing relations culminated in the establishment of a Strategic Partnership in 2024.
- The Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) and the Federation of Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises of Cambodia (FASMEC) co-hosted today the 1st National Financing Forum for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) 2026, bridging the financing gap and improving access to finance for MSMEs. The forum was officially opened under the presidency of H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance with the participation of high-ranking officials, stakeholders and private sector. The forum aims to promote dialogue, knowledge exchange, and stronger collaboration among government institutions, the banking sector, the non-bank financial sector, the private sector, and other relevant stakeholders. It provides a platform to explore practical financing solutions and mechanisms that better respond to the needs of MSMEs. Through these collective efforts, the forum seeks to contribute to bridging the financing gap and improving access to finance for MSMEs, supporting sustainable enterprise growth and Cambodia’s broader economic development.
- Minister of Environment H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth is leading a high-level Cambodian delegation to the 17th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP17), taking place in Armenia from October 25 to 29. The delegation includes senior ministry officials, representatives from relevant Royal Government institutions, civil society organisations, conservation partners, youth networks, indigenous communities, and private sector stakeholders. Participating under the theme “Taking Action for Nature”, Cambodia aims to reaffirm its commitment to protecting biodiversity and managing natural resources alongside other states parties and the global community. During the summit, H.E. Dr. Sophalleth is scheduled to deliver a keynote address detailing Cambodia’s environmental policies, strategic goals, and national initiatives, focusing on: National Conservation Efforts: Strategic actions to protect, conserve, and restore natural resources and biodiversity while promoting sustainable utilization nationwide. Global Contributions: Active engagement with international partners to halt biodiversity loss and restore ecosystems impacted by climate change.
Watch the 27 October 2026 Daily Update in Khmer below: