In French colonial history, some names resonate more loudly than others: Jules Ferry, Albert Sarraut and Lyautey. But one of the most striking figures, although less mentioned today, remains Paul Doumer. Governor General of Indochina from 1897 to 1902, and future President of the French Republic, he was above all a rigorous, pragmatic and authoritarian administrator, whose actions had a profound impact on Vietnam, Laos and above all Cambodia.

Pascal Catry embodies a singular success story in the Cambodian healthcare landscape, where he has transformed Ucare Pharmacy into a key national reference. Returning to Cambodia in 2016 after a well-established career in France, he is using his expertise to create a modern pharmaceutical offering that combines quality, innovation and proximity. In this interview, he shares his entrepreneurial journey and his committed vision for the sustainable development of the Cambodian h

Dear readers, in this October interview on Khmer atypicals around the world, we're off to Canada, and more specifically to Montreal, to find out more about chef Tota Oùng. A true miraculous survivor of the Khmer Rouge camps and torn between his quest for identity and his culinary quest, he is now at the head of the first modern restaurant in North America to be entirely Khmer-inspired.

Kep, Cambodia’s tranquil seaside enclave, is experiencing a cultural renaissance with the launch of "Art for Kep," an innovative artist residency spearheaded by Jef Moons, founder of Knai Bang Chatt. Blending hospitality, artistic vision, and sustainable development, this residency transforms Kep into a vibrant canvas for local and international creatives.

The ‘Khmer Can Do’ fair was in full swing at the vast Koh Pich exhibition centre, where the rhythm of Cambodia's self-assertion was in full swing. At the crossroads of innovation and tradition, this event was conceived as a showcase for the world, a snapshot of a country that aims to cultivate the art of combining memory and modernity.

In New York, on the occasion of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Prak Sokhonn, expressed his country's gratitude for the international mediation that led to the recent ceasefire with Thailand. While welcoming the initiative facilitated in particular by the good offices of the United States, he warned that this truce remained precarious and could crumble if confidence was not consoli

By Arnaud Darc On 27 September 2025, in Chong An Ma, on a ridge where daily life has all too often become a dead end of barbed wire, closed roads and tense faces, the inevitable happened. A brief, brutal flash: weapons were heard.

Buoyed by the dynamism of His Royal Highness Prince Narithipong Norodom and his wife Ermine Norodom, Phnom Penh's sporting community is hosting an event that embodies the spirit of sharing and conviviality.

Is Thailand seeking to provoke a war in order to obtain by force what it has failed to have recognised before international justice? The question is becoming increasingly acute as Bangkok steps up its military manoeuvres and provocations along the disputed border with Cambodia.

Cambodian production company Anti-Archive unveiled its rich line-up for the 2025/26 season at the Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan, highlighting a mix of local talent and international co-productions that illustrate the dynamic evolution of Cambodia's film industry.

On Friday 3 October 2025, from 5pm to 10pm, the Institut français du Cambodge will come alive to celebrate the creativity and vitality of young Cambodian artists with an exceptional evening full of discoveries and emotions.

Cambodia is facing a major challenge: strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection to support its development. On Tuesday 16 September 2025, an event deciphering this concept was held in Phnom Penh.

Kep has once again confirmed its appeal. During the Pchum Ben holidays, the small coastal province welcomed a steady influx of local visitors looking to relax by the sea.

From 26 to 28 September 2025, the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh will be the setting for an emblematic event designed to highlight the talents and creativity of Cambodian craftsmen and entrepreneurs: the ‘Khmer Can Do’ exhibition.

In a border context still marked by military and diplomatic tensions, the President of the Senate, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, surprised everyone by expressing his 'gratitude' for Thailand's decision to keep its borders closed. Paradoxically, this measure would have led to a significant rise in domestic production and increased consumption of Cambodian-made goods.

On 17 September, harrowing videos circulated of the head-on clash between Cambodian civilians, including monks, and Thai forces near Ban Nong Ya Kaew (on the Thai side) and Prey Chan (on the Cambodian side). Tear gas and rubber bullets were fired, resulting in a dramatic toll of 28 casualties, including civilians and monks.

On Saturday 4 October 2025, the French Embassy in Cambodia will once again be opening its doors for Heritage Day, after attracting more than 7,500 visitors last year.

On Wednesday 17 September 2025, more than 180 people gathered at the Élysée Tower on the Koh Pich peninsula to celebrate the return to business and conviviality of the Franco-Khmer business community at the Back to Business Party 2025. This venue, with its very French architecture and atmosphere, provided the ideal setting for what has become a not-to-be-missed event.

This weekend, Phnom Penh vibrated to the verdant rhythms of the fifth edition of the Plant and Garden Fair, held at Connexion on the island of Koh Pich. This annual event has become a not-to-be-missed rendezvous for botanical enthusiasts, lovers of plant decoration and an entire urban community keen to reconnect with nature in the heart of the Cambodian capital.

The major event of the weekend in Phnom Penh, the Exhibition of Khmer Products 2025 organised on the island of Koh Pich, has established itself as a must-attend event to celebrate talent, innovation and the wealth of Cambodian know-how.

On Saturday 13 September 2025, the Institut Français du Cambodge (IFC) shone with energy and conviviality for the fourth edition of the Forum de rentrée, an event that has become a must for the French and Francophone community in Phnom Penh.

When France launched its first Coupe du Monde des Chefs Privés, the event was supposed to celebrate European culinary supremacy. Instead, it revealed its disruption. A chef from Cambodia,  Sopheak Sao, winner of this year's edition, has just redefined what innovation means in world gastronomy.

The residence of the French Embassy hosted a reception yesterday evening at which the new French Ambassador, Mr Olivier RICHARD, met the French community in Cambodia and introduced Ms Marie BUSCAIL, the new First Counsellor, and Ms Anne DUTHURON, the new Consul.

The Border Sâmaki was the major hip-hop charity event of the year in Cambodia, bringing together over forty artists and nearly 400 spectators at the B-Box Factory on Saturday 6 September.