Phnom Penh, radiant with joy and music, experienced a memorable weekend with Oktoberfest 2025, energized by the contagious enthusiasm of H.E. Stefan Messerer, the German Ambassador to Cambodia. The event, held on October 24 and 25 on Koh Pich Island by the German Business Cambodia (GBC) and EuroCham, brought together more than a thousand participants in a lively, colorful, and deeply international atmosphere.

The Factory Phnom Penh hosted yesterday the first « Rendez-vous de la CCIFC » with several speakers: Caroline Bougon-Sirieix from Vinci Airports, Catherine Germier-Hamel from Millennium Destinations, Sarah Kolbenstetter from Little Green Spark, and finally Frantz Vaganay from Sevea.

On October 22, 2025, the SOSORO Museum once again honored Khmer culture by launching the revised version of The Khmer Pagoda, an iconic work celebrating the architecture and murals of Cambodian Buddhist pagodas.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Galerie of Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the Cambodian public will have the rare opportunity to meet Piyané Ung, author of the book Good Girl, in an intimate conversation full of inspiration and authenticity. From 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, this open meeting promises to be a suspended moment, where confidences, emotions, and empowerment will mingle.

Rompus, district of Sandan, Kampong Thom province. Under the modest roof of a wooden house, Sun Leung recalls, with a trembling voice, the memory of her husband, Lieutenant Pich Ngorl.

Monday evening, the restaurant Le Royal of the emblematic Raffles Hotel hosted the opening of the exhibition: « A Journey with Im Pesey », a solo exhibition by the Cambodian painter Im Pesey, curated by the gallery The Gallerist with the collaboration of Recreation.

Christian Caujolle was a major figure in contemporary photography, whose career bridged intellectual rigor, artistic sensitivity, and cultural engagement. Born in 1953 in Sissonne, France, he was educated at the prestigious École Normale Supérieure de Saint-Cloud and collaborated with renowned thinkers such as Michel Foucault, Roland Barthes, and Pierre Bourdieu. His passion for photography was sparked during his studies in Toulouse, where he discovered the medium through the

A major milestone for Cambodia’s development, establishing a new commercial and tourism gateway in Southeast Asia, powered by Franco-Cambodian and international expertise.

On the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the Sra'Art gallery, Cambodge Mag highlights the journey of the founder Cécile, who has spared no effort to animate her gallery in times that were exceedingly difficult.

There are projects born from a silent obviousness. That of a world saturated with plastic, oceans suffocated, mechanical gestures repeated without thinking. In Phnom Penh, this obviousness found a face: that of Alix Langlois, designer and social entrepreneur, founder of Trash is Nice. Her local NGO combines craftsmanship, ecology, and education with a clear motto: to give plastic a second life — and society a fresh look at this hated material.

At the Musée National de Phnom Penh, a rare and moving celebration unfolds: "Apsara Grannies," an exhibition where the beauty, dignity, and resilience of eight elderly women become a vibrant tribute to Cambodia’s golden age.

In a bold move that could reshape Southeast Asia’s geopolitical landscape, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to preside over the ceremonial signing of a historic peace agreement between neighboring rivals Thailand and Cambodia at the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. This pivotal event marks the culmination of intense diplomatic efforts aimed at ending years of border conflict that erupted violently earlier this year.

The iconic Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh and the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap have received distinguished recognition from the MICHELIN Guide, awarded the prestigious MICHELIN Keys during the guide’s inaugural edition for Southeast Asia. These two landmark hotels rank among only ten in the kingdom to earn this esteemed distinction, celebrating their excellence in hospitality.

Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Whisky Salon of Cohiba Atmosphere Lounge – Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, the details of the long-awaited Cuban Cigar Festival were unveiled to the local press and influencers passionate about the art of cigars and premium spirits.

In search of adventure and eager to experience a different weekend in Phnom Penh, I decided, with my husband, to spend a night in one of the newest and most original accommodations: The Water Tower – Château d’eau, located in lush greenery at the heart of Treellion Park, on the island of Koh Pich.

Norodom Sihanouk's death in Beijing on October 15, 2012 marked the end of one of the most remarkable careers in international politics...

In the late 1970s, as the brutal Khmer Rouge regime plunged Cambodia into horror, hundreds of thousands of Cambodians fled their country, finding precarious refuge in camps on the Thai border. These camps, such as Khao I Dang and Sakéo, appeared to be temporary havens in the face of genocide, but their reality soon proved to be far more complex and painful.

On 10 October 2025, the SOSORO Museum hosted a fascinating lecture by Professor Olivier de Bernon entitled ‘The first mentions of Cambodia on world maps’. This lecture took an enlightened look at those who first sketched the Cambodian kingdom on maps, revealing both the fascination of these pioneers and the glaring limitations of their understanding of the territory.

The Cambodian coast, cradle of a unique marine biodiversity, is facing one of its greatest challenges: the accelerated degradation of its coastal habitats. Seagrass meadows, coral reefs and bivalve beds are key ecosystems, ensuring not only ecological balance but also the economic survival of many local communities.

An exceptional evening of music this Tuesday 14 October, starting at 7pm, at the Hard Rock Cafe in Exchange Square Mall. This unique event will spotlight the talented Meng Keopichda, one of the most captivating voices on the contemporary Cambodian scene.

Phnom Penh is about to vibrate to the rhythm of an exceptional musical tribute. On Wednesday 15 October 2025, in the iconic ballroom of the Raffles Hotel Le Royal, French singer Marion Rampal will carry the voice and spirit of the legendary Abbey Lincoln, a major figure in jazz, a committed actress and an inspired composer.

In the tranquil countryside of Cambodia, a unique story unfolds through the experiences of two young women who have embraced new roles far from their French hometowns. Morgane Viricel-Boges and her colleague combine their professional expertise with heartfelt dedication to community and childhood education. Their journey at Kep Children is a testament to adaptability, cultural exchange, and the power of youthful energy in making a meaningful difference.

In the XIXᵉ century, when Europe was still vibrating to the rhythm of the great explorations and dreams of the Orient, one name resonated in scholarly and adventurous circles: that of Xavier Brau de Saint-Pol Lias.

With gentleness and sincerity, Draikolo Udrupa, a young Caledonian from Lifou, shares a look of pride and curiosity on her atypical journey. From her native island to Cambodia, she embodies the link between Oceanic traditions and openness to the world.