Cambodia has taken the exceptional decision to cancel the country's largest popular celebration, the traditional Water Festival (Bon Om Tuk), which was due to take place from 4 to 6 November 2025 in Phnom Penh.

This year’s Bakels Supreme Pie Awards showcased an extraordinary ascent of Cambodian heritage bakers, whose artistry in pastry has outshone in New Zealand’s most celebrated food competition. From the legendary Patrick Lam to a vibrant new generation, the Cambodian presence in Kiwi pie-making is rooted in perseverance, tradition, and adaptation.

The unique taste of Cambodian cashew nuts is now part of everyday life for Japanese consumers: they are distributed in 16,320 Family Mart shops across the archipelago. This is a major step forward for Cambodian agriculture and bilateral trade.

In the radiant early days of September 2025, Paris once again will become the world’s culinary crossroads as the renowned Village International de la Gastronomie unfolds its seventh edition along the iconic Quai Jacques Chirac in the elegant 7th arrondissement.

Often, when travelling, a small detail can sum up a missed opportunity: refusing to make a purchase because you don't have the local currency or a suitable means of payment. This experience, repeated by millions of visitors to Asia-Pacific, represents much more than just individual frustration. It embodies a major economic challenge, particularly for booming tourist destinations such as Cambodia.

Plantation Urban Resort & Spa invites the public to a unique visual experience with Human Canvas: Portraits of Identity, a solo exhibition by documentary and travel photographer Joaquin Barata, from 10 September to 19 October 2025, with an opening night scheduled for 10 September.

Angkor Wat, the majestic iconic temple of Cambodia, has captured the hearts of travelers worldwide by being crowned by Tripadvisor as the most beloved destination in Asia. Ahead of legendary monuments such as the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Taj Mahal in India, this unique site shines brightly as a living symbol of history, architecture, and spirituality.

The Cambodian hip-hop scene is coming together for a major humanitarian cause at Border Samaki – Hip-Hop for Hope, a charity event taking place on Saturday, 6 September 2025, from 6 p.m. at B-Box, Factory Phnom Penh.

After a long break, and in order to re-motivate our youngest members (but also everyone else) following the war, as well as ahead of the hip hop charity event on 6 September, the Khmers Atypical interviews are back. And it is the highly inspiring VIBOL LIM, one of the founders of ROMBAK BATTLE, who will kick things off.

From the Canadian Far North to the rice fields of Pursat, Denis's journey illustrates the interplay of professional and personal trajectories that span continents and cultures. Now based in Phnom Penh, where he founded Convergences, a firm specialising in HR transformation, he shares his impressions of Cambodia past and present, his professional experiences and his current projects.

This diary by Suot Vichet, a researcher at the Anlong Veng Peace Centre, offers a personal perspective on the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in July 2025. Through detailed daily accounts, the author describes the difficulties experienced by families, the suffering of soldiers and the unwavering hope for peace. Vichet's reflections offer readers a striking testimony to the courage and resilience of the Cambodian people in the face of turmoil and uncertainty.

Thailand's 2nd Military Region and Cambodia's 4th Military Region held an extraordinary meeting of the Regional Border Committee (RBC) in Si Saket on 27 August. The meeting was co-chaired by Lieutenant-General Boonsin Padklang (Thailand) and Lieutenant-General Pov Heng (Cambodia)

In Cambodia, the word ‘memory’ does not belong only to history books or the archives of Phnom Penh. It also resides in the dense forest, in the heart of the mountains and in the murmur of languages that are hardly heard in cities anymore.

Amid ongoing tensions at the border, Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has lodged a formal protest with Thailand, strongly condemning further Thai military incursions into Cambodian territory.

In a few weeks, Cambodia will host one of Asia's most fascinating natural and spiritual spectacles: the Angkor Equinox. Between 21 and 23 September 2025, at the first light of dawn, the sun will rise exactly in line with the central tower of Angkor Wat, bathing the monument in golden light and revealing the full grandeur of the ancient Khmer civilisation.

The Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) recently revised downwards its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for fiscal year 2025, now anticipating expansion of 5%, down from the initial target of 6.3%. This adjustment reflects growing uncertainties on the international stage, including trade tensions and volatility in global markets.

In Cambodia, certain faces become silent witnesses to history. Yeay, ‘Grandmother’ Chhorng Samorn, was one of them. One hundred and five rainy seasons marked her life, a life of struggle, loss and resilience. Through her, a whole century of tragedies and hopes of the Cambodian people is embodied, right up to her last smile, fragile but luminous, like a legacy of dignity and courage.

The conflict between Cambodia and Thailand remains a source of diplomatic concern. During a press conference held last Saturday, His Excellency Nong Sakal, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), painted a clear and worrying picture: diplomats and United Nations representatives, who are direct witnesses on the ground, confirm repeated violations of the ceasefire commitments by Thai forces

The year 2025 marks a turning point for Cambodia's tourism sector, as illustrated by official statistics documented in the Ministry of Tourism's report for July 2025. After a decade of almost continuous growth, the pandemic disrupted flows, but data points to a recovery and transformation of dynamics, driven by market diversification and national resilience.

L'artiste cambodgien Nou Sary, figure emblématique de la scène contemporaine cambodgienne, dévoile actuellement son exposition intitulée "Breath of Nature" à la galerie du Sofitel Phnom Penh.

After years marked by the health crisis and a global slowdown in international travel, Cambodia is now regaining one of its most dynamic historical tourist markets: China.

In Cambodia's coffee industry, KOFI has established itself as a major player, recognised locally and internationally for its ambition and professional rigour. However, the brand is currently facing a unique challenge related to a barcode incident that has tested its integrity and sparked rumours and debate within the sector.

Living in Ratanakiri in north-eastern Cambodia, our family's daily life revolves around hospitality, elephants, the forest and conservation projects. But when war comes knocking at the country's door, it is of course difficult to remain indifferent. The Airavata Foundation is not just about elephants: it is also a commitment to Cambodia, its people, its culture and its history.

Dans une région où les sourires diplomatiques masquent souvent des intentions stratégiques, la reconnaissance accordée au Dr Pich Chanmony semble célébrer quelque chose de plus profond : le type de beauté intérieure et de vertu que la philosophie antique a reconnu comme le fondement de la véritable grandeur.