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This is a B2B Asia News Daily Update for 9 February 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. Japan's Nikkei headlined gains with a rise of 3.9%, hitting all-time highs as a resounding win for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi whetted appetites for more reflationary policies.
- MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 2.4%, while South Korea's tech-heavy index climbed 4.1%. Chinese blue chips rose 1.6%.
- Zooming in on Cambodia’s market—the Cambodia Securities Exchange Index was down 0.32 points or 0.08%, to 423.71.
- Total trade volume was up with 89,948 shares changing hands at a total value of 558.9 million riel, or almost $139,000 US dollars.
- On the main board, two stocks were up with MJQ Education leading the market, while four 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 as well.
- Shifting to the exchange rate, the KHR stayed flat at 4,033 riel per US Dollar, while the US Dollar Index was slightly down to 97.44.
- Turning to global commodities, oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as fears of a Middle East conflict eased after the U.S. and Iran pledged to continue indirect talks about Tehran's nuclear programme.
- Brent crude futures fell 1.2% to $67.21 US dollars a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 1.3% to $62.73 US dollars. (0747 GMT)
- Gold and silver extended gains, with the yellow metal trading just above $5,000 dollars per ounce as the dollar dipped.
- Spot gold rose 0.9% to $5,004.61 US dollars per ounce after a 4% climb on Friday.
- U.S. gold futures for April delivery gained 1% to $5,026.30 US dollars per ounce. (0748 GMT)
- Looking at the crypto market, Bitcoin's price stabilised around $70,000 dollars after a sharp V-shaped recovery from a recent low. Short-term rebounds are expected, but macroeconomic conditions may still lead to new lows later in the year.
- Moving on now to other business-related news:
- Cambodia and Laos have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation across all sectors, with a focus on expanding bilateral trade to reach $700 million US dollars by 2030. The Cambodian and Lao Prime Ministers met in Phnom Penh on February 7, during the Lao Prime Minister’s visit to Cambodia for a trilateral meeting of party leaders from Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
- The Cambodian Minister of Commerce met with the Chairman of the Saudi–Cambodia Business Council, along with a delegation from the Saudi Chambers of Commerce, on February 8 to discuss bilateral trade cooperation between Cambodia and Saudi Arabia. The Saudi delegation confirmed during the meeting that plans are being made to organise another official Saudi business delegation visit in the near future.
- Wingshop & K’FAE officially held a grand opening ceremony at Wing Tower, marking the simultaneous launch of four stores across Phnom Penh. The opening introduces a new-generation convenience retail concept designed for modern Cambodian lifestyles. Wingshop aims to redefine how customers shop for daily essentials quickly, seamlessly, and conveniently, while creating new business opportunities for local entrepreneurs through its franchise model.
Watch the 9 February 2026 Daily Update in Khmer below: