The fuel crisis in Cambodia marks a fragile lull: out of over 2,000 initially paralyzed stations and depots, only more than 400 remained closed as of March 13, 2026, awaiting new deliveries delayed by the global price surge.

In a dazzling showcase of Khmer pride and elegance, three exceptional candidates are set to represent Cambodia at the prestigious Miss Cambodia in France 2026 pageant, taking place on March 28 in Paris. These young women, true icons of Khmer beauty and culture, are ready to captivate the audience with their grace, talent, and unwavering commitment to their heritage.

From March 24 to 29, 2026, Phnom Penh will pulse to the rhythm of the 15th edition of the Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) - International Film Festival of Cambodia. More than a milestone, this edition promises to be the crowning achievement of an ambition: to make the seventh art a lever for societal, cultural, and environmental transformation in the kingdom.

Worried about the future of cinema, the Cambodian filmmaker, who presided over the Locarno Festival jury in 2025, delivers a scathing critique of social media and their impact on our relationship to the world and memory. Meeting with an artist – as part of Locarno Meets – for whom filming is an act of resistance.

On the occasion of AG Cambodia's 20th anniversary, its founder David Treal retraces an atypical journey, from studying music in the United States to insurance brokerage in Thailand, culminating in the pioneering opening of his firm in Phnom Penh in 2006. As the first licensed agent in an emerging market, he built an indispensable reference for expatriates and entrepreneurs, withstanding crises and innovating against competition.

At the first light of day, as the spires of the museum begin to gild under a still timid sun, another Phnom Penh awakens at its feet. Far from the splendor of golden roofs and reception halls, it's a humble and laborious life that reclaims its rights on the asphalt still fresh from the night.

The conflict triggered on February 28, 2026, by joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran is already producing its first concrete effects in Cambodia, a country heavily reliant on fuel imports.

The former Pochentong Airport, closed since September 2025 in favor of the gigantic Techo International Airport, is set to transform into a vast urban green lung. Cambodian authorities have announced the winners of an international competition aimed at reinventing these 450 strategic hectares within a capital experiencing rapid demographic and real estate expansion.

This ephemeral biennale, steeped in the raw poetry of everyday Khmer life, unites over sixteen resident artists in a bold act of solidarity. Their visions will transform every brushstroke into lifelines for Heartprint, the NGO weaving sustainable futures for families in Siem Reap.

On the morning of March 5, a team from the Mintha Care company visited the Ptea Clara reception center, "La Maison de Clara," to provide free dermatological consultations for the children cared for by this Cambodian NGO.

On March 14 and 15, 2026, Phnom Penh will take on the vibe of an urban jungle: the Plant & Lifestyle Bazaar sets up shop at F3 – Friends Futures Factory, right in the heart of the city, for two days entirely dedicated to plants, decor, and green living.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, your favorite magazine opens its archives and brings back to the front page the portrait of one of the magazine's top fans, the young Chhorvin Liv, a life model and muse for Soieries du Mékong.

Native to Toulouse, the city where her parents settled in the 1980s after fleeing the Khmer Rouge regime, Déborah OM is today a doctor in medical physics (in oncology) at Paris's Georges POMPIDOU hospital. Discover today for Cambodge Mag the portrait of this young woman who affirms that a mind must be “disciplined, tough but flexible so as not to break.”

“Madame Cigarettes? Yes, of course, she’s still working,” Patrice, a Frenchman and restaurateur who has lived in Battambang for 11 years, tells me. And at 75 years old, Madame Chir Kim Hao, alias “Madame Cigarettes,” still enjoys undeniable notoriety because she continues to practice a trade—cigarette rolling—of which she is one of the very last representatives in Cambodia. This portrait will also serve to recall the turbulent recent history of this country.

In Cambodia, March 8 is more than just a calendar date: International Women's Rights Day unfolds its reflections there between the heritage of worker strikes, global feminist struggles, and the still-vivid scars of a country emerging from genocide.

In the ever-evolving hospitality landscape of Cambodia, few figures stand out as prominently as Lina Hak, the Director of Operations at Thalias Hospitality. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Lina has been instrumental in shaping the identity and success of some of Phnom Penh’s most acclaimed dining and hotel experiences. Today, we delve into an exclusive interview with Lina Hak to explore her journey, leadership philosophy, and vision for the future of Thalias Hospit

The ASEAN-Cambodge 2026 Summit has now concluded, and the official statements from leaders, combined with analyses from regional observers, paint a more nuanced picture of this diplomatic and economic gathering.

While the echoes of war still resonate at the Kingdom's borders, the capital becomes the sanctuary of a new kind of resistance. Facing the Botum Vattey pagoda, a monumental fresco 35 meters long and 5 meters high was completed on March 3, uniting 70 Cambodian artists in a peaceful response to Thailand's military aggression.

They were more numerous than usual in the IFC room during the Ordinary General Assembly of the French-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Everyone knew that this 2026 edition would not quite resemble the previous ones, with the announced departure of the outgoing president, strongly rising figures, and the election of a new board.

This former collaborator of the French School of the Far East, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge, has recreated miniature replicas of the Angkor temples in his garden.

In Battambang province, works of art emerge from an unlikely support: the trunk of a palm tree. Reaching more than two meters in height, this ordinary-looking tree houses the striking drawings of Keo Sobin, a local artist.

In its A Healthy Future report, published in 2026 by the World Bank, a multidisciplinary team of experts sounds the alarm. A silent epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) threatens Asia and the Pacific, a region home to over 2.3 billion people.

In a nearly forty-page strategic note, Arnaud Darc, a businessman based in Phnom Penh, describes the shift from a relationship based on tariff preferences to one constrained by European law. The outcome of this transition will determine whether France remains, in the author's words, a "structuring power without being dominant."

In the buzz of preparations for the March 28, 2026 gala, three candidates already shine with their unique brilliance, ready to embody the essence of bold femininity. Maéna, Elena, and Angelina unite intellectual ambition, cultural passion, and generous hearts to claim the Miss Cambodia in France crown. See them under the spotlights for an unforgettable evening – support them!