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This is a B2B Asia News Daily Update for 6 April 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 markets that were open for trading mostly rose Monday, as investors continued to closely watch the war in Iran.
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.6%.
- South Korea's Kospi gained 1.4%.
- Trading was closed in Hong Kong and Shanghai for a traditional Chinese holiday.
- Zooming in on Cambodia’s market—the Cambodia Securities Exchange Index was up 1.27 points or 0.29% to 432.78.
- Total trade volume was down with 82,885 shares changing hands at a total value of 451.5 million riel, or over $113,000 US dollars.
- On the main board, two stocks were up, led by ACLEDA Bank, while two stocks were down, with Phnom Penh Autonomous Port as the biggest loser of the day.
- Over on the growth board, all three stocks were down.
- Shifting to the exchange rate, the Khmer riel to USD strengthened slightly to 3,999 riel per US Dollar, while the US Dollar index hovered around 99.86.
- Turning to global commodities, oil prices were little changed in choppy trade on Monday, as investors awaited clarity on the status of talks between the U.S. and Iran even as they remained wary about sustained supply losses due to shipping disruptions.
- Brent crude futures rose 0.7%, to $109.79 US dollars a barrel.
- U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were trading 0.5% lower at $111.01 US dollars per barrel. (0656 GMT)
- Gold prices slipped on Monday as a firmer U.S. dollar, buoyed by a strong U.S. jobs report, further dampened rate cut bets, while markets awaited remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump amid escalating conflict with Iran.
- Spot gold slipped 0.4% to $4,658.90 US dollars per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for April delivery rose 0.1% to $4,684.30 US dollars in thin trade amid holiday closures across parts of Asia and Europe. (0706 GMT)
- Looking at the crypto market, Bitcoin traded around $69,192 US dollars after gaining approximately 4% from a local low on April 5. The bounce is the third in just a week to emerge from the same technical signal on the 8-hour chart.
- Moving on now to other business-related news:
- Cambodia officially launched the “Collaborative R&DB Programme for Promoting the Innovation of Climate Technopreneurship" – a regional, investment-driven initiative to help climate technology businesses scale through global partnerships, technology transfer, and financing – on April 6. Funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through its accredited entity, the Korea Development Bank (KDB), the programme supports investment-ready enterprises with proven solutions to expand commercially and access new markets. It is implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), NH Investment & Securities (NHIS), NH Absolute Return Partners (NH ARP), and KDB, with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and the Ministry of Environment (MoE) as government counterparts in Cambodia.
- Cambodia has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural export strategy with the international expansion of its "Golden King" premium jasmine rice, which is now available in over 345 retail outlets across Hong Kong and Cambodia. This breakthrough is the result of a strategic partnership between Amru Rice (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. and DFI Retail Group, a major Asian retail conglomerate. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the premium fragrant rice has been integrated into more than 245 Wellcome supermarkets in Hong Kong and approximately 100 Lucky Supermarkets nationwide in Cambodia, providing local exporters with a powerful gateway into established consumer markets and further elevating the global reputation of Cambodian rice.
- The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on April 6 a new measure to ease the financial burden on citizens by having the state fully bear the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). According to an official guideline, dated April 3, the Cambodian government has decided to absorb 100% of the 10% VAT on the domestic supply of diesel and LPG in response to rising global prices. The measure began implementation on April 1, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
Watch the 6 April 2026 Daily Update in Khmer below: