top of page
Search


Opera for Peace: Cambodian Prince's Insights on Borders, Trade, Demographics, and Culture
Tensions on the Thai border, global trade crisis linked to Gulf conflicts, Europe's demographic aging, cultural diplomacy through opera… Prince Sisowath Ravivaddhana Monipong, ambassador of the Royal House of Cambodia and pioneer of lyric opera in Southeast Asia, gave a wide-ranging interview to journalist Luigi Galluzzo on TGCOM24. A conversation where geopolitics and musical passion converge with rare elegance.

Editorial team
May 74 min read


Cambodia & Society : Siem Reap's First Pride Walk: One Community, One Heart
Twenty years ago, no one would have imagined a rainbow procession crossing the streets of Siem Reap. On Friday, May 15, members of Cambodia's LGBTIQ+ community and their supporters will march side by side through the city under the theme "One Community, One Heart."

Editorial team
May 63 min read


Koh Rong: Cambodia's Island Claims 9th Spot in World's 50 Best Beaches
Cambodia's Koh Rong island has just joined the prestigious "World’s 50 Best Beaches" ranking, climbing to 9th place worldwide. A recognition that propels Cambodia onto the map of must-visit beach destinations.

Editorial team
May 53 min read


Angkor Wat Named TripAdvisor’s Second-Best Tourist Destination in Asia in 2026
TripAdvisor has ranked the Khmer temple as Asia’s second tourist destination in 2026. A flattering distinction, a useful media signal — but for a site of this scale, it says less about its greatness than about the limits of the tool used to measure it.

Editorial team
May 54 min read


The Nightmare on Elm Street and the Forgotten Deaths of Southeast Asian Refugees
How Cambodian and Hmong refugees, survivors of genocide and a secret war, were dying in their sleep in California—and how Wes Craven turned this into the most influential horror film in the history of the genre.

La Rédaction
May 56 min read


Cambodia & French Tech: Sophie Meas, Reimagining E-commerce Logistics from Phnom Penh
Franco-Cambodian, co-founder of ShopRunBack and Vice-President of Pravinya eServices, Sophie Meas embodies a new generation of entrepreneurs betting on technology and innovation in a Cambodia undergoing rapid transformation.

Editorial team
May 54 min read


From Jungle Discovery to Regenerative Resort: Jef Moons' Vision for Kep
There are encounters that change everything. In 2003, a Belgian entrepreneur named Jef Moons found himself riding through the jungles of Kep, a forgotten little port on Cambodia's southern coast. At a bend in a dirt path, three modernist villas emerge from the vegetation — silent remnants of Khmer golden age, abandoned since the dark years of Cambodian history.

La Rédaction
May 13 min read


Special CCIFC Rendez-Vous Spotlights 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh
Gathered Wednesday evening at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal, around fifty business leaders and institutional representatives attended a special edition of the Rendez-vous de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie France Cambodge, entirely dedicated to the 20th Francophonie Summit, to be held in Phnom Penh on November 15 and 16.

Editorial team
Apr 304 min read


Cambodia & Confluences : A One-Way Ticket to Adventure: Chris Varin's Journey in Cambodia
Arriving in Cambodia in 2014 for a simple vacation, Christopher Varin never left. Twelve years later, this Franco-British native of Fontainebleau is driving the commercial development of Confluences as well as the immersive museum in Siem Reap, while representing several European brands on a market in full maturation. Portrait of a networker, accustomed to challenges, who has learned from Cambodia the art of prudence married to energy.

Christophe Gargiulo
Apr 295 min read


Interview of the Week: Alice Varini, Founder and CEO of Alice Varini Jewlery
For this week’s interview, Junior Communications Officer Henry Henderson spoke with Alice Varini, Founder and CEO of Alice Varini Jewellery, to discuss her journey from working with leading jewellery houses in France to building a long-term creative and entrepreneurial presence in Cambodia.

EuroCham Cambodge
Apr 291 min read


“The Great Adventures of Being Me”: Music, Theatre and Solidarity for Europe Day in Phnom Penh
The 16th charity concert of Musica Felice, Phnom Penh’s international choir, brings together music, theatre and solidarity for Europe Day.

Editorial team
Apr 295 min read


Three Plates, Three Lessons: A Diaspora's Return to Khmer Roots
When a Cambodian from the French diaspora sits at the table of the Kingdom's most awarded chef, three plates become three lessons, and the cuisine transforms into a return to one's roots.

Editorial team
Apr 287 min read


VINHS: A Franco‑American Street Luxe Born from the Cambodian Diaspora
At the corner of Rue Saint‑Honoré, where the most traditional luxury meets the most contemporary creativity, a discreet yet determined brand is carving its path: VINHS. Behind this enigmatic name stands a woman with Khmer roots, raised in Marseille and coming into her own in Paris—Sony Vinh—whose singular journey says much about fashion’s future.

Christophe Gargiulo
Apr 285 min read


Archive & History: The invisible Cambodians of Angkor Wat
Many Cambodians who explored the temples were never credited for their participation, and according to some, the problem has persisted for a long time.

Editorial team
Apr 265 min read


Siem Reap : Lacquer & Textures, A Night of Art and Flavor
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, Mouhot’s Dream restaurant at the Sofitel Angkor invites its guests to a singular evening, suspended between matter and taste, between artisanal gesture and culinary creation. An exceptional dinner signed by two Erics, two artisans of excellence: Eric Stocker, master lacquerer, and Eric Berrigaud, the hotel’s executive chef.

Editorial team
Apr 254 min read


Cambodia & Culture : Satcha: Reviving Cambodia's Ancient Crafts Near Angkor
Just a stone's throw from the Angkor temples, a lush park houses the first incubation center for Cambodian craftsmanship. Here, dozens of artisans perpetuate millennial know-how, learn to pass it on — and make a living from it.

Editorial team
Apr 254 min read


Cambodia & Journeys: Naphorn, from Siem Reap's Rice Fields to Anjali's Tables
She is 21 years old, with a radiant smile and a very clear idea of where she's headed. Naphorn grew up in Siem Reap, daughter of farmers, and it was in this same city that she learned everything — English, service, self-confidence. Today, she works as an F&B assistant at the Anjali Hotel. She shines.

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Cambodia & Tourism: Cécile Martin-Phipps, "Making Siem Reap a Destination Recognized for Its Sustainability"
On April 21, 2026, Siem Reap inaugurated its second Destination Éco-Talents center, located in the Artisans Angkor workshops. One day of work, two workshops, about twenty partners — and a strong signal: the city is now positioning itself as a major anchor for sustainable tourism. Cécile Martin-Phipps, director of the IFDD, led the workshops and presided over the ceremony. It was her first visit to Cambodia. We met with her.

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Cambodia & Francophonie: "Our dream is for local communities to operate independently"
Vietnamese national, French teacher turned sustainable development specialist, Nguyen Thi Khufu joined the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) in September 2025 to lead the operational side of the Destination Éco-Talents (DET) project

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Tourism & Siem Reap : An Oasis of Green Serenity at Anjali by Syphon
There are addresses that one senses as singular well before settling in. Anjali by Syphon is one of them. Located on Korean-Cambodian Friendship Road, just minutes from the Angkor temples, this characterful house reveals itself, from the very first seconds, as a timeless refuge—a cascade of greenery in the heart of a bustling city.

Voyageuse Passion
Apr 236 min read


Siem Reap's New Hub for Sustainable Francophone Tourism
On the eve of Earth Day and approaching the Francophonie Summit, a new crossroads for sustainable tourism takes root in the heart of Siem Reap.

La Rédaction
Apr 237 min read


“Scambodia”: Why Nicknaming Cambodia After Online Scams Is Wrong
It is this phrase, born in the corridors of a certain regional diplomacy, that the Wall Street Journal picked up and thrust into international headlines. The article titled How Cybercrime Became a Leading Industry in 'Scambodia' takes care to place the term in quotation marks—but at the same time broadcasts it to millions of readers, conferring on it a legitimacy it does not deserve.

Editorial team
Apr 227 min read


Cambodia & History: The one-day war between the Khmer Rouge and the Americans on Koh Tang Island
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.

Youk Chhang
Apr 215 min read


From ICU Shifts to Yoga Mats: Salila Thuy's Journey of Healing and Care
From ICU Shifts to Yoga Mats, from Boca Raton to Asia's Temples, Salila Thuy Embodies a New Generation of Caregivers Who Choose to Heal as Much as They Care For.

Editorial team
Apr 213 min read
bottom of page



