On Friday 3 October 2025, from 5pm to 10pm, the Institut français du Cambodge will come alive to celebrate the creativity and vitality of young Cambodian artists with an exceptional evening full of discoveries and emotions.

Cambodia is facing a major challenge: strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection to support its development. On Tuesday 16 September 2025, an event deciphering this concept was held in Phnom Penh.

Kep has once again confirmed its appeal. During the Pchum Ben holidays, the small coastal province welcomed a steady influx of local visitors looking to relax by the sea.

From 26 to 28 September 2025, the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh will be the setting for an emblematic event designed to highlight the talents and creativity of Cambodian craftsmen and entrepreneurs: the ‘Khmer Can Do’ exhibition.

In a border context still marked by military and diplomatic tensions, the President of the Senate, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, surprised everyone by expressing his 'gratitude' for Thailand's decision to keep its borders closed. Paradoxically, this measure would have led to a significant rise in domestic production and increased consumption of Cambodian-made goods.

On 17 September, harrowing videos circulated of the head-on clash between Cambodian civilians, including monks, and Thai forces near Ban Nong Ya Kaew (on the Thai side) and Prey Chan (on the Cambodian side). Tear gas and rubber bullets were fired, resulting in a dramatic toll of 28 casualties, including civilians and monks.

On Saturday 4 October 2025, the French Embassy in Cambodia will once again be opening its doors for Heritage Day, after attracting more than 7,500 visitors last year.

On Wednesday 17 September 2025, more than 180 people gathered at the Élysée Tower on the Koh Pich peninsula to celebrate the return to business and conviviality of the Franco-Khmer business community at the Back to Business Party 2025. This venue, with its very French architecture and atmosphere, provided the ideal setting for what has become a not-to-be-missed event.

This weekend, Phnom Penh vibrated to the verdant rhythms of the fifth edition of the Plant and Garden Fair, held at Connexion on the island of Koh Pich. This annual event has become a not-to-be-missed rendezvous for botanical enthusiasts, lovers of plant decoration and an entire urban community keen to reconnect with nature in the heart of the Cambodian capital.

The major event of the weekend in Phnom Penh, the Exhibition of Khmer Products 2025 organised on the island of Koh Pich, has established itself as a must-attend event to celebrate talent, innovation and the wealth of Cambodian know-how.

On Saturday 13 September 2025, the Institut Français du Cambodge (IFC) shone with energy and conviviality for the fourth edition of the Forum de rentrée, an event that has become a must for the French and Francophone community in Phnom Penh.

When France launched its first Coupe du Monde des Chefs Privés, the event was supposed to celebrate European culinary supremacy. Instead, it revealed its disruption. A chef from Cambodia, Sopheak Sao, winner of this year's edition, has just redefined what innovation means in world gastronomy.

The residence of the French Embassy hosted a reception yesterday evening at which the new French Ambassador, Mr Olivier RICHARD, met the French community in Cambodia and introduced Ms Marie BUSCAIL, the new First Counsellor, and Ms Anne DUTHURON, the new Consul.

The Border Sâmaki was the major hip-hop charity event of the year in Cambodia, bringing together over forty artists and nearly 400 spectators at the B-Box Factory on Saturday 6 September.

At the heart of the 19th century, as the European powers sought to extend their influence in Asia, an exemplary figure stood out for his courage, his erudition and his decisive role in colonial and scientific history: Ernest Marie Louis de Gonzague Doudart de Lagrée.

This document, by Pierre-Yves, Chanda and Jean-Clais, is the result of a personal journey and a collective reflection on the evolution of the Cambodian army from the Apronuc years to the present day. Through first-hand experience in the field, followed by a perspective informed by recent encounters and travels, the authors shed light on the profound transformation of an institution that was long viewed with reserve.

Phnom Penh is currently witnessing the rise in popularity of a new sporting phenomenon: padel. A racket sport combining tennis and squash, played in doubles on a smaller, enclosed court, padel is attracting a wide audience thanks to its accessibility and playfulness.

This documentary, produced by Pierre-Yves, Chanda and Jean-Clais, tells the story of a memorable visit to the bombed pagoda of Prasat Moan Thom Senchey. Their first meeting with the monks and pagoda assistants, survivors of air attacks, shook the team to the core.

Le Cambodge inaugure aujourd’hui Techo International Airport (KTI), un projet emblématique situé au sud de Phnom Penh qui marque une nouvelle ère pour la connectivité du pays. Avec une capacité de 13 millions de passagers par an dès sa première phase, le nouvel aéroport positionne le Cambodge comme un hub stratégique pour le commerce, le tourisme et l’investissement.

Cambodian cinema is poised to make a significant breakthrough on the world stage with the official selection of the psychological horror thriller Tenement to represent the country at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, scheduled for March 2026.

On 4 September 2025, a webinar entitled ‘Winning in Cambodia: Lessons from Leading Multinationals’ revealed some of the keys to success for multinationals in Cambodia.

Cambodia is preparing to unveil fascinating photographs through the exhibition ‘Insects: The Art of Detail’, organised in partnership with the Pasteur Institute of Cambodia and the French Embassy.

The French-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFC) sets the tone for the economic and social season with its major annual event: the Back to Business Party 2025. The event will take place on Wednesday 17 September 2025, from 6.30 pm, at the prestigious Élysée Tower on the Koh Pich peninsula.

In this intimate interview, Ophélie Choisy (Convergences) looks back on her rich and unusual career path, from her roots in Réunion to her studies and early experiences in Paris, and finally her move to Cambodia. A human resources specialist, she shares her motivations, challenges and successes in a constantly evolving professional world, as well as her vision of the local market in Cambodia. An insightful and optimistic encounter on change, adaptation and cultural diversity