On January 26, 2026, Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh hosted the opening of the exhibition “Touk Teuv Kampong Neuv,” an event blending contemporary art and reimagined Khmer gastronomy.

The 9th edition of the Angkor Ultra-Trail gathered last Saturday 1,740 runners from 52 nations on the legendary paths of Siem Reap province, transforming the archaeological site of Angkor into a living stage of sport and culture.

Youk Chhang, Executive Director of the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC‑Cam), has just been appointed Ambassador to the Cabinet of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, with the rank of Minister of State, by royal decree dated January 19, 2026.

On February 6 and 7, the French Institute of Cambodia will host the musical comedy Vertiges de l'Amour, an amateur show created by the Bobo-Stars, a band of merry men and women. Interview with Philippe Javelle, the musical director and pianist of the show.

In Siem Reap, just steps away from the Old Market and the shimmering reflections of the river, a new spot has caught the eye of art enthusiasts this month: the River Gallery, which over the years has become a key venue in Cambodia’s artistic landscape.

The Thai military aggression against Cambodia has demonstrated the Thai military’s willingness to ignore the laws of armed conflict, which include international laws protecting civilians and cultural property.

Arriving in Cambodia as early as 2004, Sébastien Mezailles closely witnessed the first phases of the country’s economic structuring before specializing in ultralight structural engineering.

Since January 1, 1946, military cooperation between France and Cambodia has woven an unbreakable bond — one born under the French Protectorate and resilient through the storms of history. In 2026, this partnership marks its 80th anniversary, a jubilee that celebrates not only a brotherhood in arms but also a shared commitment to world peace, elite training, and the promotion of the French language within the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF)

The official invitation extended in early January 2026 by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to join, as a founding member, the newly created “Board of Peace” has caused a minor diplomatic shockwave in a Southeast Asia already rife with strategic tensions.

At the Gallery of Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the exhibition "Ekarieach All Stars – Identity" brings together twenty-six artists in a measured reflection on identity, shaped by history and contemporary transformations.

At the heart of the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) new campus in Phnom Penh, an emotive gesture perpetuates the immortal grace of Khmer classical dance. Photographer Arjay Stevens donated sixty-six precious shots capturing the essence of Em Theay, the legendary Royal Ballet master who passed in 2021.

Welcome to Koh Toteung, a rare gem nestled within the Koh Sdach archipelago, off the coast of Kiri Sakor in Koh Kong Province. Far from the crowds of Angkor or the busy beaches of Sihanoukville, this peaceful island is preparing to open its arms to travelers—both Cambodians and foreigners—seeking authenticity.

The Ekarieach All Stars exhibition opens its doors on January 20, 2026, at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, bringing together 26 talented artists from the first two editions of the national Ekarieach competition for a free and profound exploration of the theme of identity.

Millennials and Generation Z make up nearly 60 percent of Cambodia’s population, meaning that the majority of Cambodians today are under the age of forty. This generation has never experienced war firsthand. Yet war has never been distant from their lives—it has lived on through stories passed down by parents and grandparents: stories of political instability, coups d’état, and a nation torn apart, where Khmer killed Khmer and more than two million people lost their lives.

The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has forwarded alarming reports on the massive destruction inflicted on the sacred site of the Preah Vihear Temple—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—to the United Nations agency, the World Heritage Committee, member states of the International Coordinating Committee for Preah Vihear (ICC–Preah Vihear), and the international community at large.

On the fourth day of our amazing vacation, the Kep West team invites us to explore the Anlung Pring Sanctuary and the Phnom Teuk Thom caves. We set off early by car, heading to Kampong Trach district in the neighboring province of Kampot. Along the way, we are treated to lush countryside views and the region’s signature rice paddies, a landscape that embodies the charm of rural Cambodia.

The Tonlé Sap, located in Cambodia, is Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake and a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve. Its water level fluctuates dramatically with the seasons: it expands during the rainy season, sustaining extraordinary biodiversity, then contracts in the dry season, providing vital resources to millions of people.

Against a backdrop of an alarming surge in online scams and transnational organized crime, Cambodia and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening police cooperation during a pivotal meeting at the Ministry of Interior.

Relayed on his Facebook accounts and via Cambodge Mag, this text dissects the December 2025 border shock between Phnom Penh and Bangkok. Far removed from semantic quarrels over an alleged “invasion,” Arnaud Darc warns of a deeper structural danger: unilateral post-ceasefire fortifications that erode the fragile legal balance governing border delimitation.

China is consolidating its dominant position in Cambodian trade, with more than half of all goods imported in 2025 coming from the Middle Kingdom, according to official data from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE).

The Cambodian craft beer scene is about to shine with the announcement of the very first Great Cambodian Craft Beer Festival (GCCBF), scheduled for Saturday, January 31. This landmark event—the largest of its kind in the Kingdom—will take over the popular Coconut Park on Koh Pich Island from 2:00 p.m. to midnight, promising an unforgettable day devoted to local flavors, live music, and festive entertainment.

Nearly half a million Cambodians have already made their way back to their villages, yet more than 159,000 people remain in limbo—caught between the fear of past fighting and the uncertainty of a lasting return along the border with Thailand.

Parady La, a 46-year-old Cambodian refugee who arrived in the United States as a child, died on January 9, 2026, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, after just three days in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

On the international stage of auteur cinema, Cambodia is shining once more. Two short films carried by a new generation of Khmer filmmakers have just been selected for two of the world’s most prestigious festivals: Shadows by Prum Sreileak, which will have its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR 2026), and Incident on the Mountain, soon to compete at the Berlinale 2026.