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This is a B2B Asia News Daily Update for 8 September 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 skidded Tuesday as flaring conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 gave up early gains, sinking 1.7% as major exporters were sold due to a surge in the value of the Japanese yen.
- South Korea’s Kospi fell back after an early rally, losing 0.6%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 0.3%, and the Shanghai Composite index edged 0.2% higher.
- Zooming in on Cambodia’s market—the Cambodia Securities Exchange Index was up 2.95 points or 0.55% to 540.5.
- Total trade volume was down with 127,612 shares changing hands at a total value of 726 million riel or over $179,000 US dollars.
- On the main board, six stocks were up, led by Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, while only one stock, Grand Twins International, was down. Over on the growth board, all stocks were up.
- Shifting to the exchange rate, the Khmer riel to USD weakened slightly to 4,050 riel per US Dollar, while the US Dollar index hovered around 98.98.
- Looking at global commodities, oil prices hit multi-week highs on Tuesday after Iran-backed Houthis attacked Saudi energy facilities and Tehran threatened the United States with "economic warfare".
- Brent crude futures were up 1.43% at $98.39 US dollars a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $93.73 a barrel, up 2.46%. Brent earlier rose to $99.46 US dollars, its highest since July 24, while WTI reached $94.73 US dollars, its highest since June 8. (0956 GMT)
- Gold prices inched lower as oil gained and investors hunkered down for key inflation data this week for clues on the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate path.
- Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4,399.99 US dollars per ounce, after trading as high as $4,442.70 US dollars earlier in the session, while U.S. gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.7% to $4,444.50 US dollars. (1024 GMT)
Looking at the crypto market, Bitcoin was trading near the $80,000 US dollar threshold as the market dealt with short-term whale profit-taking and looming macroeconomic pressures. Bitcoin's dominance in the industry remains strong at 57.7%, while Ethereum (ETH) holds 11%.
- Moving on now to other business-related news,
- Cambodia's diplomat to Romania held working talks with the President of the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) on September 7 to explore ways to deepen economic, trade, and investment ties, with a particular focus on establishing direct business linkages and opening new European distribution channels for Cambodian products. The Cambodian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania met with the CCIB President to discuss translating the long-standing traditional friendship between Cambodia and Romania into tangible commercial cooperation that delivers concrete benefits for both nations. A central priority of the discussions was the feasibility of establishing a supply, import, warehousing, and distribution network in Romania to serve Cambodian nationals living, studying, and working across Europe.
- Prime Minister Hun Manet has underscored that literacy is the foundation for improving the quality of inclusive education and developing the knowledge and skills needed to live and work in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. In a message marking the 26th National Literacy Day on September 8, the Prime Minister said literacy in the 21st century goes beyond the ability to read, write and perform basic calculations. “It also encompasses the ability to use information, think critically, solve problems, develop digital literacy, and become global and digital citizens”. This year’s National Literacy Day is being celebrated under the theme “Literacy Promotes Quality of Inclusive Education,” which highlights the importance of literacy programmes in developing foundational knowledge and professional skills.
- Kratie province is set to become a leading model tourism destination in northeastern Cambodia under its Tourism Development Plan 2026-2030, focusing on strengthening natural and cultural tourism and improving the quality of tourism services. The plan was officially launched on September 7 at Kratie Provincial Hall under the presidency of H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, and H.E. Va Thorn, Governor of Kratie province. The five-year strategic roadmap serves as a unified actionable framework to mobilise public and private investment, aiming to elevate hospitality service standards, modernise local infrastructure, and capitalise on the province’s rich natural and cultural heritage amidst shifting global travel preferences and intensifying regional competition. H.E. Huot Hak said the Tourism Development Plan 2026-2030 serves as a common roadmap and practical framework to mobilise all relevant stakeholders to jointly develop Kratie’s tourism sector with higher quality and greater appeal.
Watch the 8 September 2026 Daily Update in Khmer below: