On January 7, 2026, the provincial administration of Kampong Thom and Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone Plc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a feasibility study aimed at establishing an agro-industrial park in the province.

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has ordered the immediate cessation of Prince Bank’s operations, triggering a liquidation process overseen by independent auditors, following the extradition of its founder, Sino-Cambodian billionaire Chen Zhi, to China on charges of large-scale cyber fraud.

According to the Business Ready (B-READY) 2025 survey published by the World Bank, Cambodia has established itself as the undisputed leader in ASEAN in the field of financial services.

Le 6 janvier 2026, dans une opération éclair menée par la police cambodgienne, Chen Zhi, fondateur et président du puissant groupe Prince, a été arrêté à Phnom Penh avant d'être extradé vers la Chine le lendemain, accompagné de deux autres suspects chinois, Xu Ji Liang et Shao Ji Hui.

For a long weekend, we decided to discover Koh Rong Sanloem, one of the last Cambodian islands in the Gulf of Thailand that we had not yet visited. We had heard many positive reports, particularly about the quality of its beaches, the purity of its waters, and the beauty of its landscapes.

It likely took a certain talent to turn a mundane, two-year-old tourist disagreement into a worldwide affair. Yet that is precisely the feat achieved by the couple behind The Country Collectors with their video titled “I Was Attacked at Angkor Wat — and Then It Got Even Worse.”

Today marks January 7, a commemorative date marking the end of the totalitarian Khmer Rouge regime following the victory of Vietnamese troops allied with dissidents of Pol Pot’s regime.

With 17 years of experience at Ucare Pharmacy, Leakvilom Long has witnessed and shaped the evolution of Cambodia’s leading pharmacy chain. From her early days as a cosmetic advisor to her current role as Chief Operating Officer, she has been instrumental in building a culture of trust, professionalism, and customer care across 28 outlets nationwide. In this interview, she shares insights on what makes Ucare Pharmacy stand out, how technology is transforming the customer exper

On 27 December 2025 at noon, the Cambodian and Thai governments announced a bilateral ceasefire, the result of discussions by the 3rd Special General Border Committee (SGBC) — the joint military-diplomatic body tasked with managing border incidents.

The wild orchids of Sok Vichea represent a priceless Cambodian botanical treasure preserved by an expert dedicated to their study and conservation. Sok Vichea, a botanist and owner of a nursery in Siem Reap, has collected more than 200 species of wild plants, with a particular focus on tropical orchids threatened by agricultural deforestation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia issued a firm statement on Friday denouncing new Thai military incursions onto Cambodian soil.

The year 2025 will very likely remain etched in the collective memory of Cambodia as an intense and difficult period: tariff barriers imposed by the United States, border clashes and a disrupted global economic context have severely tested the country.

After five long months apart, the streets of Phnom Penh transformed into rivers of emotion and national pride. On this New Year’s Eve afternoon, thousands of Cambodians gathered to welcome the 18 soldiers who had just returned from detention in Thailand — a moment that, beyond collective relief, also raises deep questions about the future of relations between Phnom Penh and Bangkok.

After months of tension and intense diplomatic efforts, 18 Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand were finally released and welcomed home, a historic moment that has generated a powerful sense of relief and renewed hope among Cambodians nationwide.

Thailand has finally released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during intense border clashes in July 2025, marking a pivotal step toward de-escalating longstanding tensions between the two nations. This humanitarian gesture comes after months of diplomatic wrangling, fragile ceasefires, and mutual accusations, bringing relief to families and easing regional anxieties.

The July 2025 Cambodia-Thailand border conflict marked a structural discontinuity in Cambodia's tourism economy, far beyond a cyclical downturn. Thai arrivals plummeted 90.9% in November, confirming the near-total loss of the country's largest land-dependent source market amid physical closures and confidence suppression.

As of this evening, Thailand has still not released the 18 Cambodian soldiers captured on July 29 during border clashes, despite the expiration of the 72-hour ceasefire stipulated in the bilateral agreement signed on December 27.

Le gouvernement cambodgien se prépare à accueillir, dès demain midi, les 18 soldats cambodgiens détenus depuis plus de cinq mois par l’armée thaïlandaise, a confirmé le vice-Premier ministre et ministre des Affaires étrangères et de la Coopération internationale, H.E. Prak Sokhonn.

In the steep cliffs of the Dangrek Mountains in Preah Vihear province in northern Cambodia, there is far more than an ancient Khmer temple listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beneath its rugged terrain, deposits of gold, iron, copper, and precious stones have fueled decades of desire and tension.

Following the success of the initial exhibitions in Phnom Penh, the wave of solidarity continues. From January 10th to 12th, the prestigious Knaï Bang Chatt / Kep West will host an exceptional charity auction. The goal: to support artist Khun Vannak’s battle against cancer and provide aid to refugees.

The 28th of December holds a singular place in the Cambodian calendar. Much more than a day of commemoration, it embodies a decisive turning point in the recent history of the kingdom: the return to peace, the end of an era of fratricidal fighting, and the reconstruction of a wounded nation.

The Thailand and Cambodia signed an immediate cease-fire on December 27, 2025 along their contested border, bringing a provisional end to three weeks of bloody confrontations that left at least 47 dead and nearly a million civilians displaced on both sides.

In a context of deteriorating humanitarian conditions linked to the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, Pung Kheav Se, founder and CEO of Canadia Group, along with its two principal entities, Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) and Canadia Investment Holding (CIH), made a donation of 3 million dollars intended to support personnel operating in border areas and displaced civilians in seven affected provinces.

With over twenty years of experience in tourism and gastronomy development, Arnaud Darc has been observing from Phnom Penh the evolution of a sector vital to the national economy. In his analysis of 2025, he makes a clear assessment: Cambodian tourism hasn’t undergone a collapse, but a brutal exposure of its structural fragilities.