Cambodia will celebrate the 72nd birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, son of the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath, on Wednesday, May 14.

On April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge seized Phnom Penh, marking the beginning of a horrific chapter in Cambodia's history. The French Embassy in Phnom Penh became a refuge for refugees, sheltering around 1,500 people, including French nationals, Cambodians, and other foreigners seeking protection from the advancing Khmer Rouge forces. However, the embassy's ability to save these refugees was severely limited by the political and military realities of the time.

The Southeast Asian tourism industry is making great strides toward sustainable development, as governments, private sector stakeholders, and communities across the region launch a wave of new initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and building a greener future for travel.

Linda Nguon is the founder of Banh Mi Média, an organization that describes itself as “France's first media outlet dedicated to Asian cultures and identities.” After living in Asia for eight years, she launched the platform with the aim of giving a voice to a community in France that is often overlooked and sometimes affected by racism and a lack of recognition.

Redouanne Harjane, the famous French comedian and musician known for his unique blend of stand-up, absurd poetry, and music, will perform in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in 2025. His show is scheduled for May 31 at the prestigious Raffles Hotel Le Royal.

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Cambodia celebrated Visak Bochea Day, one of the most important holidays in the Buddhist calendar, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and entry into nirvana of the Buddha.

The Cambodian tourism industry continued its strong recovery in the first quarter of 2025, with 1.84 million international arrivals, representing a 16.1% increase compared to 2024, despite a slight decline of 2.1% compared to the 2019 pre-pandemic baseline. This upward trend reflects the sustained momentum that followed the sector's spectacular rebound after the COVID-19 crisis.

Jef Moons is a man with a vision: sustainable coastal tourism that also preserves the culture and environment of a region where he has lived for over twenty years. Humble and discreet, and looking 15 years younger than his age, he opens up to us.

While the extent of women's involvement in the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge is poorly understood, researchers believe that it is greatly underestimated, if not ignored altogether.

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.

Music and art collide as Musica Felice celebrates Europe Day at their 14th Charity Concert.The concert, which is one of Phnom Penh’s premier arts and culture events, will be held on Sunday, 11 May in the Grand Ballroom at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra.

Last night, the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra unveiled its 32nd exhibition at The Gallery, showcasing “April Rains” by internationally renowned Franco-Cambodian artist Séra Ing.

Yesterday, the French Embassy hosted a roundtable discussion with around 30 local journalists to discuss relations between France and Cambodia. The French ambassador described the meeting as essential in light of the changes and threats facing the press in today's world.

Three decades of shaping Cambodia’s culinary landscape — guided not by trends, but by trust, clarity, and care.

The recently inaugurated Morodok Techo Interchange marks another milestone in Phnom Penh’s growing infrastructure network. Built by OCIC, the project reflects the group’s ongoing support for Cambodia’s urban development.

Cambodia is impressing visitors at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, where the country is showcasing not only its vibrant culture, but also its creative industries and export potential to an international audience.

The Fauna & Flora-Cambodia programme, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and with the support of the Bubbles Up diving centre and the Song Saa Foundation, has successfully conducted a study on massive coral reproduction in the Koh Rong archipelago, Cambodia, between February and March 2025.

On 29 April 2025, Sok Siphana, Minister of State of the Royal Government of Cambodia, unveiled his book entitled Destiny and Hope: Flashbacks from the Killing Fields of Cambodia at the Shangri-La Hotel in Phnom Penh.

The exhibition ‘Royal Bronzes of Angkor: The Art of the Divine’ officially opens today at the Guimet Museum in Paris, France, and will run for four months.

Cambodia is embarking on a new phase of marine biodiversity protection with the imminent creation of three Marine Fisheries Management Areas (MFMA) in the provinces of Kampot, Kep and Koh Kong.

She met Princess Buppha Devi when she was very young and danced with her until the war separated them. In 1993, Pen Sokhoun was reunited with the Princess and the few survivors of Pol Pot's bloody regime. Together, they worked tirelessly to revive the ballet, restoring its grandeur and splendour throughout the world.

The famous Japanese bookstore Tsutaya has officially opened its first Cambodian branch at the AEON Mall Phnom Penh shopping centre. The inauguration, which took place last Thursday, attracted attention not only for its vast selection (more than 70,000 books in English, Khmer and Japanese), but also for its innovative concept combining literature, lifestyle and community engagement.

‘The 17th of April 1975 remains a day etched in my memory. On that day, the Khmer Rouge, dressed all in black, entered Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.’

Until 1979, Anlong Veng was essentially a sleepy village with little historical significance. After 1979, and especially after 1989, when Vietnamese forces withdrew from Cambodia, the region surrounding Anlong Veng became a stronghold of the Khmer Rouge...