Kulen Elephant Forest, in close collaboration with Wildlife Alliance, has performed the first tusk removal surgery on an elephant in Cambodia, marking a major step forward in veterinary wildlife care.

At the end of May 2025, GIZ ICONE (Innovate to Compete) published its comprehensive report, Cambodia's Tourism Insights Study 2024, offering a detailed examination of the current trends and future prospects shaping Cambodia's vital tourism industry.

In A l'école des diplomates : La perte et le retour d'Angkor, Fernand Bernard offers a lively, incisive chronicle of a crucial chapter in the history of Southeast Asia: the complex negotiations that led to the restoration of the Cambodian provinces annexed by Siam (now Thailand) and the reaffirmation of Cambodia's territorial integrity under French colonial rule.

The rural heart of Cambodia is in the spotlight in a new exhibition at the Bophana Center, where French photographer JM Gallet unveils more than 30 years of photographic dedication to the country's farmers.

In a world where conflict and crisis often dominate the headlines, it is refreshing—and necessary—to highlight stories of hope, compassion, and change at the local level.

For foreigners wishing to work in Cambodia in 2025, a work permit is mandatory. Cambodian law requires foreign employees to have a work permit in order to be legally employed.

The French Embassy in Cambodia had the honor of hosting the third edition of the Day of Former French Students in Cambodia on June 5, 2025, on the inspiring theme “Talents to Change the World.”

The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) held its annual Liaison Council meeting on Friday to review the institute's achievements over the past year and define strategic priorities for 2025. This high-level meeting was chaired by His Excellency Professor CHHEANG Ra, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

The future Techo International Airport (TIA) welcomed the French Embassy for an official visit, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Jacques Pellet, French Ambassador to Cambodia, accompanied by French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE), the French-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFC), and representatives of the French business community.

When the monsoon rains fall in Cambodia, the landscape is transformed into a lush, emerald paradise – a season when the country’s greenest destinations truly come to life.

At the age of 40, chef Sao Sopheak is a true ambassador of Cambodia’s evolving culinary landscape. His journey from the bustling streets of Phnom Penh to the international scene is as inspiring as the dishes he creates.

In the middle of the 19th century, when Europe was intoxicated by conquests, science and distant dreams, a discreet figure, almost forgotten in the collective memory, was preparing to register his name among the great discoverers.

In Phnom Penh in 2012, the mall concept was epitomized by the Sorya Shopping Center, a bustling, rather motley covered market whose claim to fame was Cambodia's very first escalator. For many, this feature alone was enough to signal a leap into the future, a tantalizing taste of cosmopolitan convenience in a city where modern retail had yet to take root.

Master San Kim Sean, widely celebrated as “the father of Kun Lbokator”, passed away peacefully at midday today at the age of 80 after a long illness. His passing marks the end of an era for Cambodia's martial arts community and the preservation of its cultural heritage.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has published an interesting report entitled “Bridging The Say-Do Gap: How to Create an Effective Sustainability Strategy by Understanding Your Customers”.

A new wave of Cambodian literature is emerging, challenging entrenched narratives and offering new perspectives on life in the Kingdom. Santel Phin, whose latest collection of short stories, C'est arrivé à Phnom Penh, has just been published by Editions Gope, is at the forefront of this wave.

Last Thursday, Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West invited travelers, industry professionals and sustainability advocates to participate in a webinar entitled “The Great Travel Transition”, focusing on the transformative concept of regenerative tourism.

These series of photographs and videos, created using artificial intelligence, capture the essence of the countryside, the faces and smiles that illuminate the Mekong, and by extension, Cambodia.

Kep's gentle sea breeze brought more than the scent of salt and frangipani this May: it brought with it the vibrant spirit of the Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF), which expanded its creative vision with the exciting CIFF 360 initiative, an event that welcomed several hundred enthusiasts over the three days.

The boom in cricket and grasshopper farming in Kampong Thom province is testimony to Cambodia's innovative approach to sustainable agriculture and rural economic development. This lucrative activity, deeply rooted in local tradition but propelled by a modern entrepreneurial vision, is transforming livelihoods and conquering regional markets with remarkable success.

H.E. Thok Sokhom, Secretary of State and High Representative of the Cambodian Minister of Tourism, gave an interview at the regional workshop to launch the sustainable tourism initiative of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), “Destination Eco-Talent (DET)”, held in Siem Reap from March 26 to 28, 2025.

Cambodia is at a crossroads. With its vibrant culture and natural landscapes, the nation has long recognized tourism as a pillar of economic growth. Yet, as visitor numbers rise and global expectations evolve, Cambodia faces a crucial question: how to ensure that tourism development remains sustainable, reconciling economic ambitions with the imperative of protecting its unique heritage and environment?

The history of the urn library is deeply linked to the modern history of Cambodia and the struggle of Cambodians to reclaim their past.

The Documentation Center of Cambodia will pay tribute to victims of the Khmer Rouge regime who have no surviving relatives, at a memorial ceremony to be held at the Library of the Urns, Wat Langka Preah Kossamaram, in Phnom Penh, at 7:30 am on May 27, 2025 at Wat Langka, located in the heart of the capital.