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“The Great Adventures of Being Me”: Music, Theatre and Solidarity for Europe Day in Phnom Penh
The 16th charity concert of Musica Felice, Phnom Penh’s international choir, brings together music, theatre and solidarity for Europe Day.

Editorial team
Apr 295 min read


Three Plates, Three Lessons: A Diaspora's Return to Khmer Roots
When a Cambodian from the French diaspora sits at the table of the Kingdom's most awarded chef, three plates become three lessons, and the cuisine transforms into a return to one's roots.

Editorial team
Apr 287 min read


VINHS: A Franco‑American Street Luxe Born from the Cambodian Diaspora
At the corner of Rue Saint‑Honoré, where the most traditional luxury meets the most contemporary creativity, a discreet yet determined brand is carving its path: VINHS. Behind this enigmatic name stands a woman with Khmer roots, raised in Marseille and coming into her own in Paris—Sony Vinh—whose singular journey says much about fashion’s future.

Christophe Gargiulo
Apr 285 min read


Archive & History: The invisible Cambodians of Angkor Wat
Many Cambodians who explored the temples were never credited for their participation, and according to some, the problem has persisted for a long time.

Editorial team
Apr 265 min read


Siem Reap : Lacquer & Textures, A Night of Art and Flavor
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, Mouhot’s Dream restaurant at the Sofitel Angkor invites its guests to a singular evening, suspended between matter and taste, between artisanal gesture and culinary creation. An exceptional dinner signed by two Erics, two artisans of excellence: Eric Stocker, master lacquerer, and Eric Berrigaud, the hotel’s executive chef.

Editorial team
Apr 254 min read


Cambodia & Culture : Satcha: Reviving Cambodia's Ancient Crafts Near Angkor
Just a stone's throw from the Angkor temples, a lush park houses the first incubation center for Cambodian craftsmanship. Here, dozens of artisans perpetuate millennial know-how, learn to pass it on — and make a living from it.

Editorial team
Apr 254 min read


Cambodia & Journeys: Naphorn, from Siem Reap's Rice Fields to Anjali's Tables
She is 21 years old, with a radiant smile and a very clear idea of where she's headed. Naphorn grew up in Siem Reap, daughter of farmers, and it was in this same city that she learned everything — English, service, self-confidence. Today, she works as an F&B assistant at the Anjali Hotel. She shines.

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Cambodia & Tourism: Cécile Martin-Phipps, "Making Siem Reap a Destination Recognized for Its Sustainability"
On April 21, 2026, Siem Reap inaugurated its second Destination Éco-Talents center, located in the Artisans Angkor workshops. One day of work, two workshops, about twenty partners — and a strong signal: the city is now positioning itself as a major anchor for sustainable tourism. Cécile Martin-Phipps, director of the IFDD, led the workshops and presided over the ceremony. It was her first visit to Cambodia. We met with her.

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Cambodia & Francophonie: "Our dream is for local communities to operate independently"
Vietnamese national, French teacher turned sustainable development specialist, Nguyen Thi Khufu joined the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) in September 2025 to lead the operational side of the Destination Éco-Talents (DET) project

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Tourism & Siem Reap : An Oasis of Green Serenity at Anjali by Syphon
There are addresses that one senses as singular well before settling in. Anjali by Syphon is one of them. Located on Korean-Cambodian Friendship Road, just minutes from the Angkor temples, this characterful house reveals itself, from the very first seconds, as a timeless refuge—a cascade of greenery in the heart of a bustling city.

Voyageuse Passion
Apr 236 min read


Siem Reap's New Hub for Sustainable Francophone Tourism
On the eve of Earth Day and approaching the Francophonie Summit, a new crossroads for sustainable tourism takes root in the heart of Siem Reap.

La Rédaction
Apr 237 min read


“Scambodia”: Why Nicknaming Cambodia After Online Scams Is Wrong
It is this phrase, born in the corridors of a certain regional diplomacy, that the Wall Street Journal picked up and thrust into international headlines. The article titled How Cybercrime Became a Leading Industry in 'Scambodia' takes care to place the term in quotation marks—but at the same time broadcasts it to millions of readers, conferring on it a legitimacy it does not deserve.

Editorial team
Apr 227 min read


Cambodia & History: The one-day war between the Khmer Rouge and the Americans on Koh Tang Island
After the Khmer Rouge regime seized power on April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge government created a new unit called “Unit 164,” led by Meas Mut (Ta Mok's son-in-law) to oversee the southwestern region. A survivor, Nhoeung Chroeung, recounts his experiences.

Youk Chhang
Apr 215 min read


From ICU Shifts to Yoga Mats: Salila Thuy's Journey of Healing and Care
From ICU Shifts to Yoga Mats, from Boca Raton to Asia's Temples, Salila Thuy Embodies a New Generation of Caregivers Who Choose to Heal as Much as They Care For.

Editorial team
Apr 213 min read


The Yukanthor Affair: A Prince’s Protest Against French Colonial Rule
In 1900, a Khmer king’s son arrived in Paris under the pretext of visiting the Universal Exposition. His real mission: to expose the abuses of French colonization in Cambodia. The Yukanthor affair was about to shake the French Republic.

Editorial team
Apr 216 min read


Asian Film Festival 2026 in Rome: Best Actor Award Goes to Piseth Chhun
At 7.30 PM on 15th April 2026, the 23rd edition of Asian Cinema Festival in Rome has come to an end with its traditional awards ceremony. The president of the jury this year was famous television journalist Francesco Maesano and the Kingdom of Cambodia was honoured with the Best Actor Award granted to Piseth Chhun, a young and talented actor for his moving and sensitive interpretation of Hai, a journalist who meets a young girl’s spirit,(played by young and talented Savorn Se

Editorial team
Apr 191 min read


Social issues: What do young Cambodians think about the Khmer Rouge genocide?
The new generation of Cambodians has complex and varied views on the Khmer Rouge regime, reflecting a mixture of awareness, trauma and sometimes indifference shaped by their education and upbringing.

Editorial team
Apr 194 min read


History & Testimony: ‘How I survived the Khmer Rouge’
Youk Chhang: ‘Since I started working at the Cambodia Documentation Centre, journalists have asked me this question more than any other.’

Editorial team
Apr 195 min read


April 17, 1975: Khmer Rouge Enter Phnom Penh and Evacuation Begins
The "three days" promised turned into three years. Even though time has changed, my memories of the events that took place during that rice season in the 1970s decade have not changed with time.

Partenaire Presse
Apr 163 min read


17 April 1975: How Phnom Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge
On 17 April 1975, Phnom Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge, marking the end of the Cambodian civil war and the beginning of one of the darkest...

Editorial team
Apr 165 min read


Cambodia & 17 April 1975: These few witnesses to the fall of Phnom Penh
Several eyewitnesses, including foreign journalists and local residents, have provided photos and gripping accounts of the fall of Phnom Penh on 17 April 1975, when the Khmer Rouge took the city, marking a tragic turning point in the history of Cambodia.

Editorial team
Apr 165 min read


Cambodia & Royal Ballet : Sylvain Lim,Guardian of Khmer Heritage
There are destinies that resemble embroideries: each thread pulls toward another, each knot reveals a pattern that couldn't be seen at the start. Sylvain Lim's is of this kind. Born in 1951 in Kep, on the Cambodian coast, this discreet and elegant man is today one of the most singular figures of living Khmer heritage—the official couturier of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, guardian of golden threads and embroidered memories.

Christophe Gargiulo
Apr 165 min read


Francophonie Economic Missions 2026: Opportunities for Cambodian SMEs
Bringing together over 80 economic actors in Phnom Penh, a workshop organized at the initiative of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) with the support of Confluences hosted a presentation of the 2026 economic missions. This ambitious program aims to transform the Francophone space, representing 20% of world trade, into a true zone of opportunities for SMEs in the region and the Kingdom.

Editorial team
Apr 165 min read


Cambodia Innovates with S.E.A. Ocean Gallery: Asia's First Large-Scale Underwater Museum off Kep
Cambodia innovates with the S.E.A. Ocean Gallery, Asia's first large-scale underwater museum, located off the coast of Kep. This project fuses contemporary art, marine restoration, and local culture to transform the coast into an ecological and artistic hub.

La Rédaction
Apr 142 min read
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