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This is a B2B Asia News Daily Update for 7 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 shares mostly rose in cautious trading Tuesday, as oil prices continued to surge ahead of a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump set for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping traffic or risk its power plants and bridges being bombed.
- Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained less than 0.1%.
- South Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.8%.
- The Shanghai Composite edged up 0.3%.
- Trading was closed in Hong Kong for a holiday.
- Zooming in on Cambodia’s market—the Cambodia Securities Exchange Index was down 0.07 points or 0.02% to 432.71.
- Total trade volume was up with 115,515 shares changing hands at a total value of 559.1 million riel, or over $139,000 US dollars.
- On the main board, two stocks were up, led by Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, while four stocks were down, with Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ as the biggest loser of the day.
- Over on the growth board, DBD Engineering was up, JS Land was down and Picasso City Garden stayed flat.
- Shifting to the exchange rate, the Khmer riel to USD remained stable at 3,999 riel per US Dollar, while the US Dollar index hovered around 100.02.
- Turning to global commodities, oil traded at more than $110 US dollars a barrel on Tuesday after Donald Trump said all of Iran could be “taken out” in one night. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by 1% to $111 US dollars a barrel.
- West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures surged and broke past $115 US dollars per barrel. (0922 GMT)
- Gold prices were muted on Tuesday as nervy investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Spot gold edged 0.1% higher to $4,651.34 US dollars per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for June delivery fell 0.2% to $4,676.50 US dollars. (0702 GMT)
- Looking at the crypto market, Bitcoin traded around $68,000 US dollars, experiencing downward pressure after failing to maintain levels above $70,000 US dollars. The market is seeing weak demand and increased selling pressure, leading traders to price in further risks of a drop to $65,000 US dollars or lower.
- Moving on now to other business-related news:
- The Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has shared that nearly 7,000 job vacancies are available in Svay Rieng province for former migrant workers who have returned from Thailand and other jobseekers. An update from the ministry on April 3 showed there were 6,938 job openings in the province, with positions primarily in the industrial and service sectors. The opportunities are specifically targeted at Cambodians who have come back from working in Thailand, as well as individuals currently looking for employment within the country.
- The former Phnom Penh International Airport will be temporarily opened to the public as a recreational park during the upcoming Khmer New Year holiday, according to an official announcement by an inter-ministerial working group released on April 6. The trial opening, set to run for nine days from April 11 to April 19, aims to provide a free public space for sightseeing, leisure, exercise, and sports activities, while also showcasing the historical architecture of the airport.
- The Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) hosted a Listed Companies Forum focused on "The Potential of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port" on April 6 in Sihanoukville province. Discussions focused on business operations and the growth potential of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), and also included a guided tour of the facilities. During the meeting, the Chairman and CEO of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, emphasised that developing a port requires investment in improving efficiency and transportation capacity. The port in Sihanoukville is currently in the process of upgrading its deep water seaports and integrating new automated management systems that will allow the world's largest ships to dock directly in Cambodian waters.
Watch the 7 April 2026 Daily Update in Khmer below: