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Phnom Penh & Arts and Gastronomy : Where Art and Flavor Converge
For the past several days, the restaurant Kravanh has been hosting eight paintings by Cambodian artist Nou Sary. Initiated last November, this collaboration between The Gallerist, Kravanh, and the artist seeks to create an authentic fusion of color, form, roots, and flavor.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jan 143 min read


Cambodia’s Social Media Boom: A Mobile-First Nation Wired to Community
In Cambodia, social media pulses like a vital artery: 14 million active users by the end of 2025, representing 77.9% of the population of 17.9 million, in a country where mobile usage dominates with 121% connectivity.

Editorial team
Jan 133 min read


Cambodia: International Trade Charts a Path Toward a Prosperous Future
Cambodia: international trade is charting a path toward a prosperous future, reaching a total volume of US$65.24 billion in 2025, an 18% increase compared with US$55.45 billion in 2024.

Editorial team
Jan 123 min read


Where Ghosts Keep Watch: Rithy Panh’s Night at S-21
Quartier des fantômes (District of Ghosts), born of his pen and that of Christophe Bataille and published by Grasset in early 2026, is not a simple narrative: it is an intimate wandering, a feverish vigil for shadows that refuse to fall silent. Few pages—just 128—are enough for this book to carve a deep furrow, blending raw poetry with an unflinching reminder of a genocide that swallowed a quarter of the Cambodian people.

Editorial team
Jan 123 min read


Cambodia & Tourism : Kampong Khleang, Foating Village in the Heart of the Tonle Sap
At the heart of the Tonlé Sap—the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia—Kampong Khleang emerges as a model of exemplary ecotourism, where human resilience and natural splendor merge in perfect harmony.

Voyageuse Passion
Jan 123 min read


Kampong Thom and Royal Group Sign MoU to Study Creation of an Agro-Industrial Park
On January 7, 2026, the provincial administration of Kampong Thom and Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone Plc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a feasibility study aimed at establishing an agro-industrial park in the province.

Editorial team
Jan 92 min read


Prince Bank Collapse: A Shockwave Rocking Cambodia—and Southeast Asia
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has ordered the immediate cessation of Prince Bank’s operations, triggering a liquidation process overseen by independent auditors, following the extradition of its founder, Sino-Cambodian billionaire Chen Zhi, to China on charges of large-scale cyber fraud.

Editorial team
Jan 94 min read


World Bank B-READY 2025: Cambodia Emerges as ASEAN’s Leading Financial Services Hub
According to the Business Ready (B-READY) 2025 survey published by the World Bank, Cambodia has established itself as the undisputed leader in ASEAN in the field of financial services.

Editorial team
Jan 92 min read


Prince Group Founder Chen Zhi Arrested in Cambodia and Extradited to China in Major Anti-Scam Crackdown
Le 6 janvier 2026, dans une opération éclair menée par la police cambodgienne, Chen Zhi, fondateur et président du puissant groupe Prince, a été arrêté à Phnom Penh avant d'être extradé vers la Chine le lendemain, accompagné de deux autres suspects chinois, Xu Ji Liang et Shao Ji Hui.

Editorial team
Jan 83 min read


Destination Cambodia: The Best Way to Discover Koh Rong Sanloem
For a long weekend, we decided to discover Koh Rong Sanloem, one of the last Cambodian islands in the Gulf of Thailand that we had not yet visited. We had heard many positive reports, particularly about the quality of its beaches, the purity of its waters, and the beauty of its landscapes.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jan 85 min read


From a Photo Spot Dispute to a Viral “Attack”: How a Minor Incident at Angkor Was Turned into a Global Drama
It likely took a certain talent to turn a mundane, two-year-old tourist disagreement into a worldwide affair. Yet that is precisely the feat achieved by the couple behind The Country Collectors with their video titled “I Was Attacked at Angkor Wat — and Then It Got Even Worse.”

Editorial team
Jan 74 min read


January 7, 1979: Liberation, Invasion, or Turning Point in Cambodia’s Modern History?
Today marks January 7, a commemorative date marking the end of the totalitarian Khmer Rouge regime following the victory of Vietnamese troops allied with dissidents of Pol Pot’s regime.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jan 74 min read


Leading with Care: An Interview with Leakvilom Long, COO of Ucare Pharmacy
With 17 years of experience at Ucare Pharmacy, Leakvilom Long has witnessed and shaped the evolution of Cambodia’s leading pharmacy chain. From her early days as a cosmetic advisor to her current role as Chief Operating Officer, she has been instrumental in building a culture of trust, professionalism, and customer care across 28 outlets nationwide. In this interview, she shares insights on what makes Ucare Pharmacy stand out, how technology is transforming the customer exper

Editorial team
Jan 64 min read


What the Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire Agreements Establish… and What They Leave in the Shadows
On 27 December 2025 at noon, the Cambodian and Thai governments announced a bilateral ceasefire, the result of discussions by the 3rd Special General Border Committee (SGBC) — the joint military-diplomatic body tasked with managing border incidents.

Arnaud Darc
Jan 44 min read


The Wild Orchids of Sok Vichea: A Botanical Treasure and Khmer Heritage
The wild orchids of Sok Vichea represent a priceless Cambodian botanical treasure preserved by an expert dedicated to their study and conservation. Sok Vichea, a botanist and owner of a nursery in Siem Reap, has collected more than 200 species of wild plants, with a particular focus on tropical orchids threatened by agricultural deforestation.

Editorial team
Jan 43 min read


Thai Incursion into Cambodian Lands: 14 Areas Illegally Occupied
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia issued a firm statement on Friday denouncing new Thai military incursions onto Cambodian soil.

Editorial team
Jan 43 min read


PRESS & EDITORIAL: Happy New Year 2026 — Resilience, Solidarity and Hope
The year 2025 will very likely remain etched in the collective memory of Cambodia as an intense and difficult period: tariff barriers imposed by the United States, border clashes and a disrupted global economic context have severely tested the country.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jan 22 min read


When the 18 Cambodian Soldiers Returned to Their Homeland After 155 Days of Detention in Thailand
After five long months apart, the streets of Phnom Penh transformed into rivers of emotion and national pride. On this New Year’s Eve afternoon, thousands of Cambodians gathered to welcome the 18 soldiers who had just returned from detention in Thailand — a moment that, beyond collective relief, also raises deep questions about the future of relations between Phnom Penh and Bangkok.

Editorial team
Jan 13 min read


Liberation of Cambodian Heroes: Real Hope at the Thai Border
After months of tension and intense diplomatic efforts, 18 Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand were finally released and welcomed home, a historic moment that has generated a powerful sense of relief and renewed hope among Cambodians nationwide.

Editorial team
Jan 12 min read


Thailand Releases 18 Soldiers Held Captive After July Fighting
Thailand has finally released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during intense border clashes in July 2025, marking a pivotal step toward de-escalating longstanding tensions between the two nations. This humanitarian gesture comes after months of diplomatic wrangling, fragile ceasefires, and mutual accusations, bringing relief to families and easing regional anxieties.

Editorial team
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Cambodia's Tourism Sector After the 2025 Border Conflict: Asymmetric Shocks and Recovery Pathways
The July 2025 Cambodia-Thailand border conflict marked a structural discontinuity in Cambodia's tourism economy, far beyond a cyclical downturn. Thai arrivals plummeted 90.9% in November, confirming the near-total loss of the country's largest land-dependent source market amid physical closures and confidence suppression.

Arnaud Darc
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Thailand Blocks the Release of 18 Cambodian Soldiers Despite the Terms of the December 27 Agreement
As of this evening, Thailand has still not released the 18 Cambodian soldiers captured on July 29 during border clashes, despite the expiration of the 72-hour ceasefire stipulated in the bilateral agreement signed on December 27.

Editorial team
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Cambodia hopes for the return of its 18 soldiers detained in Thailand: a diplomatic turning point expected
Le gouvernement cambodgien se prépare à accueillir, dès demain midi, les 18 soldats cambodgiens détenus depuis plus de cinq mois par l’armée thaïlandaise, a confirmé le vice-Premier ministre et ministre des Affaires étrangères et de la Coopération internationale, H.E. Prak Sokhonn.

Editorial team
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Border Conflict: Beneath the Preah Vihear Temple, the Silent War Over Mineral Resources
In the steep cliffs of the Dangrek Mountains in Preah Vihear province in northern Cambodia, there is far more than an ancient Khmer temple listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beneath its rugged terrain, deposits of gold, iron, copper, and precious stones have fueled decades of desire and tension.

Editorial team
Dec 30, 20253 min read
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