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This is a B2B Asia News Daily Update for 9 September 2026, reviewing regional and global markets, and covering the daily business news you shouldn’t miss.
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- We start with a quick look at regional markets. Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday, with a rally in chip stocks, despite cautiousness over the elevated crude oil prices on escalating Middle East war.
- The MSCI Asia Pacific Index of shares rose 0.4%, led by the information technology sector. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.71%, while the Topix gained 0.49%. South Korea's Kospi rallied 1.31%, while the Kosdaq jumped 2.10%. Hong Kong Hang Seng index fell 0.39%.
- Zooming in on Cambodia’s market—the Cambodia Securities Exchange Index was up 2.97 points or 0.55% to 543.47.
- Total trade volume was up with 180,725 shares changing hands at a total value of 947 million riel or nearly $235,000 US dollars.
- On the main board, six stocks were up, led by Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, while three stocks were down with Pestech Cambodia as the biggest loser of the day.
- Over on the growth board, JS Land was up, while DBD Engineering and Picasso City Garden stayed flat.
- Shifting to the exchange rate, the Khmer riel to USD weakened slightly to 4,052 riel per US Dollar, while the US Dollar index hovered around 98.80.
- Looking at global commodities, Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 dollars a barrel on Wednesday, hitting a more than six-week high and breaching the symbolic threshold for the first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the Middle East heightened concerns about oil flows from the region.
- Brent crude futures were up 2.05% at $99.93 US dollars a barrel, after earlier touching $100.19 US dollars, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 1.60% at $94.52 US dollars a barrel. (0802 GMT)
- Gold prices eased as concerns that escalating Middle East tensions could drive inflation higher reinforced bets on elevated interest rates, with key US inflation data due later this week.
- Spot gold was down 0.1% at $4,349.44 US dollars per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery were down 1% at $4,393.30 US dollars. (0900 GMT)
Looking at the crypto market, Bitcoin fell to a low of $78,327 US dollars in the early trade, but quickly recovered some of those losses to trade just above $78,913 US dollars, up 0.13% over the past 24 hours, and 1.83% in a week.
- Moving on now to other business-related news,
- Cambodia is seeking to elevate investment cooperation with China to a new level, focusing on advanced technology, stronger domestic supply chains, skills development and green infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) H.E Sun Chanthol, said “China remains an essential and indispensable strategic partner,” during a keynote address at the Future Investment Conference 2026 in Xiamen, Fujian province, China, on September 8. He said Cambodia-China economic cooperation has expanded across a range of key sectors, including manufacturing and processing, agriculture, energy, tourism, and physical infrastructure development. The Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) have also served as important catalysts for bilateral trade and investment by providing businesses with broader market access and strengthening regional supply chain resilience.
- Metfone, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, has launched "My Village, My Food", a nationwide digital tourism campaign designed to elevate Cambodia’s village tourism, celebrate authentic local cuisine, and strengthen the Kingdom’s digital presence. The strategic public-private initiative was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 8. Combining the tourism ministry’s national tourism vision with Metfone’s nationwide connectivity, the campaign highlights lesser-known destinations, empowers local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and fosters sustainable economic development across regional communities. As the strategic digital partner, Metfone is producing and distributing a seven-episode digital series spotlighting regional chefs, authentic culinary heritage, tourism operators, and community stories across seven Cambodian provinces.
- On September 7, H.E. Buon Sarakmony, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, held a bilateral meeting with the Founder and Executive President of the American Cambodian Business Chamber (ACBC), along with a delegation representing U.S. companies in food processing, packaging, shipping, and logistics, to explore trade cooperation and investment opportunities in Cambodia. During the meeting, the Secretary of State warmly welcomed the delegation's interest in exploring business and investment opportunities in Cambodia. He highlighted the potential of Cambodian products—such as rice, cashew nuts, durian, Kampot pepper, cassava, and rubber—which can undergo further processing to enhance added value and export to the U.S. market. Meanwhile, the ACBC delegation expressed strong interest in expanding business operations in Cambodia, noting that the country possesses abundant agricultural raw materials and high-quality products that have yet to be fully processed or value-added to their maximum potential.
Watch the 9 September 2026 Daily Update in Khmer below: