The King of Cambodia, His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, has recently been admitted to the Académie des sciences d’outre‑mer — a prestigious institution founded in Paris in 1922 and operating under the high patronage of the President of the French Republic.

Since 2023, TLScontact has been streamlining Schengen-visa procedures in Phnom Penh, offering appointments within 24 hours, a modern centre and an average processing time of about 10 working days.

It was in the gardens of the Topaz — transformed for the occasion into a true luxury studio — that last Friday evening took place the official launch of the partnership between Mintha Care and the Ucare pharmacy network for the exclusive distribution of the prestigious French brand Nuxe.

As the 20th Sommet de la Francophonie draws near — scheduled for November 2026 in Siem Reap, at the heart of the Angkor temples — Cambodia intends to refine its tourism strategy. The CCI France-Cambodge (Franco-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), through its Siem Reap branch, is strongly committing alongside the Ministry of Tourism to promote the Kingdom’s assets to francophone investors and travelers.

Cambodia is making a bold move to revitalize its vital tourism sector. Starting today, holders of ordinary passports from the People's Republic of China, valid for international travel, are exempt from visa requirements for tourist stays of up to 30 days. This measure is part of a temporary pilot program that will last for one year, from July 19, 2024, to July 18, 2025.

Hier, le Centre Bophana, bastion audiovisuel de la capitale cambodgienne, soufflait ses 19 bougies. Fondé le 4 décembre 2006 par le cinéaste franco-cambodgien Rithy Panh et Ieu Pannakar, l’institution célèbre une odyssée dédiée à la sauvegarde et à la transmission du patrimoine culturel khmer, dans un pays marqué par les cicatrices des Khmers rouges.​

In a country where youth make up 60% of the population, the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) is reiterating its strict ban on the sale and distribution of energy drinks in schools, in response to a alarming rise in diabetes among children.​

On November 28, 2025, the Royal University of Law and Economics in Phnom Penh proudly celebrated the birth of the Francophone Gazette. This bilingual French-Khmer review, entirely conceived and produced by students, highlights their work and ideas within the Francophone programs in law, economics, and management.​

The music of the ចាប៉ីដងវែង (Chapei Dang Veng) continues to resonate strongly, nine years after this unique art was recognized on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This long two-stringed lute, rich in history and emotion, embodies popular wisdom and the cultural wealth of a resilient Cambodia.​

Officially launched last Friday, the guide "Entrepreneurship in Cambodia 2025-2026" establishes itself as a flagship publication to capture all the dynamics of a country undergoing major economic transformation. Produced by the France-Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFC), this book offers a comprehensive, professional, and smooth view of the Cambodian business climate, combining precise numerical data, sharp analyses, and testimonies from entrepreneurs who embody

In the city-state of Singapore, on November 27, 2025, Sam Tharoth, Cambodian icon of martial arts, reached a new peak by winning the prestigious Women of the Future (WOF) Sports Award, Sport category, sponsored by WorldPay.

For over two decades, the Sala Baï professional training program, launched by the French NGO Agir pour le Cambodge (APLC), has stood out as a major lever in the fight against poverty and exclusion in Cambodia. More than just a hospitality school, Sala Baï embodies a true engine of social and economic empowerment serving young people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly women.

"Paris, the world cultural capital, is preparing to host an event of historic significance: for the first time in contemporary Cambodian history, the new Cambodian artistic generation is set to take the legendary stage of the Salle Pleyel.

Over the past five years, Ucare pharmacy's chief financial officer has become a cornerstone of the company's strategic engine—bringing structure, clarity, and forward momentum to one of cambodia's fastest-growing healthcare brands.

When I went to Siem Reap to cover the Village de la Francophonie, which was then settling on the peaceful banks of the Siem Reap river, I chose to stay at the Templation Hotel, managed by the Maads group. Having explored many hotels across Cambodia and beyond, I had never had the opportunity to visit this one. Its reputation, quite positive on review sites, largely encouraged me to try the experience.

One does not say goodbye to sixteen years of hotel adventure as if turning the page of a file. One honors a trajectory, a style, a way of managing a place and making it shine. Last night, at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the hotel community, partners of the group, and many friends gathered to pay tribute to Charles-Henri Chevet, General Manager and Area General Manager Phokeethra Hotels, whose departure marks the end of an era and the opening of a new chapter for the hotel s

In the province of Prey Veng, the Chheu Kach Ba Phnom region is gradually establishing itself as a key stage in Cambodia's tourism development. Driven by concerted efforts of the royal government, this unique site combines deep historical heritage, preserved natural landscapes, and a renewed ambition to boost the local economy through sustainable tourism.

The Phokeethra Sports Club once again confirmed its status as an iconic tennis venue in the heart of the Cambodian capital. During the 2025 Tennis Tournament, the club offered a green setting and flawless organization, conducive to a weekend filled with tennis passion and conviviality.

Within the ASEAN+3, Cambodia appears as the economy most exposed to the commercial tightening by the United States, both through the structure of its exports and by its degree of dependence on final American demand. In an environment where every additional tariff point can translate into job losses and squeezed margins, the Cambodian model of export-driven industrialization faces a resistance test of unprecedented scale.

Phnom Penh is about to experience an unprecedented cultural and artistic boldness with the 2025 Phnom Penh International Opera Festival, held on December 12 and 14 at the prestigious NABA Theater located within NagaWorld.

On November 21, 2025, the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra established itself as a real laboratory of the regional new economy by hosting the AWEN Awards and the Pinnacle Entrepreneurs Forum, putting women’s entrepreneurship at the heart of strategies for growth, economic diplomacy, and regional integration within ASEAN.

The fourth edition of the French Market, held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the emblematic gardens of the French Embassy in Phnom Penh, brought together a record crowd of more than 16,000 visitors.​

In an exceptional tribute to khmer culture, the prestigious Salon de l’Artisanat et des Métiers d’Art, which will be held from November 28 to 30, 2025 at the Pavillon Baltard in Nogent-sur-Marne, will welcome the illustrious Cambodian artist Nou Sary.

During the Village of the Francophonie 2025, a festive and cultural event that brings together Francophones and Francophiles in Siem Reap, the Franco-Cambodian Lou Cutoli played the role of host with dynamism and confidence during the shows.