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Brushes Against Bombs: The Chromatic Chant of 70 Artists in Phnom Penh
While the echoes of war still resonate at the Kingdom's borders, the capital becomes the sanctuary of a new kind of resistance. Facing the Botum Vattey pagoda, a monumental fresco 35 meters long and 5 meters high was completed on March 3, uniting 70 Cambodian artists in a peaceful response to Thailand's military aggression.

Emmanuel Pezard
Mar 55 min read


CCIFC 2026 AGM: Leadership Transition and Record Growth
They were more numerous than usual in the IFC room during the Ordinary General Assembly of the French-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Everyone knew that this 2026 edition would not quite resemble the previous ones, with the announced departure of the outgoing president, strongly rising figures, and the election of a new board.

Christophe Gargiulo
Mar 54 min read


Miniature Angkor: The Lifelong Devotion of a Khmer Rouge Survivor
This former collaborator of the French School of the Far East, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge, has recreated miniature replicas of the Angkor temples in his garden.

Rémi Abad
Mar 34 min read


Cambodia : Art Blossoms from Palm Tree Trunks in Battambang.
In Battambang province, works of art emerge from an unlikely support: the trunk of a palm tree. Reaching more than two meters in height, this ordinary-looking tree houses the striking drawings of Keo Sobin, a local artist.

Partenaire Presse
Mar 33 min read


Battling the Silent NCD Epidemic: Primary Health Care Reforms for Asia-Pacific
In its A Healthy Future report, published in 2026 by the World Bank, a multidisciplinary team of experts sounds the alarm. A silent epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) threatens Asia and the Pacific, a region home to over 2.3 billion people.

Editorial team
Mar 25 min read


France-Cambodia: From Development Aid to European Normative Integration (1994-2026)
In a nearly forty-page strategic note, Arnaud Darc, a businessman based in Phnom Penh, describes the shift from a relationship based on tariff preferences to one constrained by European law. The outcome of this transition will determine whether France remains, in the author's words, a "structuring power without being dominant."

Editorial team
Mar 27 min read


Three Franco-Khmer Stars Shine for Miss Cambodia in France 2026
In the buzz of preparations for the March 28, 2026 gala, three candidates already shine with their unique brilliance, ready to embody the essence of bold femininity. Maéna, Elena, and Angelina unite intellectual ambition, cultural passion, and generous hearts to claim the Miss Cambodia in France crown. See them under the spotlights for an unforgettable evening – support them!

Editorial team
Mar 22 min read


From Workaholic to Retiree: Bob Coleman's Cambodian Dream
"I Used to Be a Workaholic...", recounts Bob Coleman, who decided to finally retire in Cambodia a few years ago. Previously, at the age of 55, Bob had set out to visit some popular destinations in Asia—Penang in Malaysia, Bangkok in Thailand—before deciding on the place where he wanted to spend his old age.

Editorial team
Feb 272 min read


Soreasmey Ke Bin, "With Artisans Angkor and Immersive Angkor, we are writing a new chapter for Siem Reap"
It was on Monday, February 23, that the groundbreaking ceremony took place for the Living Village Angkor, an ambitious project that will host the Immersive Angkor initiative, supported by Confluences, within its space.

Editorial team
Feb 243 min read


Living Art Village: Artisans Angkor's Cultural Revolution in Siem Reap
In the city of Siem Reap, cradle of the Angkorian temples, Artisans Angkor unveils an ambitious $5 million project set to transform the cultural landscape of the province.

Editorial team
Feb 243 min read


Miss Cambodia in France 2026: Khmer Elegance Shines in Paris
À Paris, où les cultures se croisent avec harmonie, l'élection de Miss Cambodge en France 2026 s'annonce comme un rendez-vous majeur. Le 28 mars, un gala mettra en avant des jeunes femmes remarquables, porteuses d'un héritage riche et d'ambitions claires.

Editorial team
Feb 232 min read


Siem Reap Ranks 5th Among Asia's Top Cultural Destinations for 2026
The Cambodian province of Siem Reap, cradle of the mythical Angkor archaeological park, has climbed to fifth place among Asia's best cultural destinations for 2026, according to Tripadvisor's annual rankings, the must-visit travel platform.

Voyageuse Passion
Feb 231 min read


People at the Heart: An Interview with Ucare Pharmacy’s Head of Human Resources
In Cambodia's booming pharmaceutical sector, where compliance, excellence, and customer trust are paramount, Ucare Pharmacy stands out with its high standards and commitment to health, well-being, and beauty across the country.

Partenaire Presse
Feb 205 min read


Five Talented Women Candidates for CCI France Cambodia's New Board
À l'approche des élections du nouveau Conseil d'Administration de la CCI France Cambodge, cinq femmes talentueuses et expérimentées se portent candidates pour porter les ambitions de la communauté d'affaires franco-cambodgienne.

Editorial team
Feb 194 min read


Cambodia & History : Queen Soma, Founding Shadow of Cambodia
At the heart of the meanders of the great Mekong River, in the 1st century CE, the imperishable legend of Queen Soma is born. Daughter of a nāga king, these mythical Hindu serpent guardians of the waters, she reigns over Funan, the first Southeast Asian kingdom with Indian influence, and still irrigates the Khmer imagination.

Editorial team
Feb 194 min read


Raffles Hotel Le Royal: A Timeless Oasis in Phnom Penh
In the city of Phnom Penh, where urban bustle flirts with colonial remnants, the Raffles Hotel Le Royal rises like a sanctuary of immortal elegance. Opened in 1929, this icon of luxury hospitality—a jewel in the prestigious Raffles collection—embodies nearly a century of Indochinese history.

Voyageuse Passion
Feb 183 min read


At Pavillon Baltard, Sixteen Candidates Vie for the Crown
At Pavillon Baltard, Sixteen Candidates Vie for the Crown. Portraits of three of them, where beauty blends with heritage and commitment.

Partenaire Presse
Feb 173 min read


Tradition & Horoscope : Year of the Fire Horse Charges Ahead
Year of the Fire Horse Charges Ahead from January 30, 2026. This fiery steed, emblem of a devouring passion and conquering freedom, infuses the year with flamboyant, irresistible energy.

La Rédaction
Feb 172 min read


Kep, Cambodia: Tranquil Coastal Retirement Haven
For souls seeking an exotic haven of peace, where the gentle lapping of waves cradles the days and the cost of living remains an accessible dream, Cambodia's coastal destination of Kep emerges as an ideal spot for a serene retreat.

Voyageuse Passion
Feb 165 min read


Cambodian Official Hails LGBTQ+ Progress and Marriage Equality as Economic Boost
A high-ranking Cambodian official hailed a sharp decline in social discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, presenting legal marriage equality not only as a human rights advancement but also as a strategic economic lever for the Kingdom.

Editorial team
Feb 162 min read


Phnom Penh / New York – Epstein Files Reveal Leon Black's Khmer Art Inventory
Documents published by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act reveal an inventory of Khmer artworks linked to financier Leon Black. These millions of pages of records do not, by themselves, prove that the pieces were looted or illegally exported.

Editorial team
Feb 162 min read


Chinese New Year in Cambodia: Vibrant Spring Festival
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, stands out as one of the most dazzling and unifying celebrations in Cambodia, especially within the Sino-Khmer communities that weave into the country's urban fabric.

Editorial team
Feb 164 min read


Sunrise at Angkor Wat: Karen Jansen's Transformative Moment
At sunrise over Angkor Wat, Karen Jansen, Miss Belgium 2025, experienced the moment that changed everything. At 23 years old, this psychology student and model from Limburg – crowned on February 15, 2025, in De Panne – proudly carried her flag there during a humanitarian mission in Cambodia.

Editorial team
Feb 132 min read


Echoes of Border Reclamation: Siam's 1946 Retreat from Khmer Lands
INearly 80 years ago, amid the turmoil of the post-war period, Thailand – then Siam – buckled under diplomatic and military pressure to return territories conquered at the expense of Cambodia and French Indochina.

Youk Chhang
Feb 133 min read
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