On 17 April 1975, Phnom Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge, marking the end of the Cambodian civil war and the beginning of one of the darkest...

Several eyewitnesses, including foreign journalists and local residents, have provided photos and gripping accounts of the fall of Phnom Penh on 17 April 1975, when the Khmer Rouge took the city, marking a tragic turning point in the history of Cambodia.

There are destinies that resemble embroideries: each thread pulls toward another, each knot reveals a pattern that couldn't be seen at the start. Sylvain Lim's is of this kind. Born in 1951 in Kep, on the Cambodian coast, this discreet and elegant man is today one of the most singular figures of living Khmer heritage—the official couturier of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, guardian of golden threads and embroidered memories.

Bringing together over 80 economic actors in Phnom Penh, a workshop organized at the initiative of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) with the support of Confluences hosted a presentation of the 2026 economic missions. This ambitious program aims to transform the Francophone space, representing 20% of world trade, into a true zone of opportunities for SMEs in the region and the Kingdom.

Cambodia innovates with the S.E.A. Ocean Gallery, Asia's first large-scale underwater museum, located off the coast of Kep. This project fuses contemporary art, marine restoration, and local culture to transform the coast into an ecological and artistic hub.

While armed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand have triggered the mass return of nearly 900,000 migrants and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, growth is resuming. Yet household incomes have collapsed, plunging a large share of the working population into unprecedented vulnerability.

Nokor Sankranta 2026 is underway! This major Khmer New Year event transforms the Cambodian capital into a true global village. From the very first day, thousands of Cambodgians, expatriates, and tourists have taken over the streets, amid laughter, dances, and enchanting decorations.

The historic Wat Phnom site in Phnom Penh is fully operational to welcome thousands of Cambodians and foreign tourists for the Khmer New Year celebrations (Chaul Chnam Thmey), which begin this Tuesday, April 14.

Imagine a Khmer village buzzing with excitement at the heart of Chaul Chnam Thmei, the traditional Cambodian New Year. Laughter erupts, drums resound, and suddenly, a colorful troupe bursts forth: it’s the Troddi dance, a folkloric spectacle that drives away the evil spirits of the past year to invite prosperity into the new one.

Cambodia Celebrates Its New Year Under Record 40°C Heat. Between Popular Revelry and Health Alerts, Our Tips to Fully Enjoy the Festivities Without Succumbing to April's Tropical Hell.

On the occasion of the One Health Summit 2026, inaugurated on April 7 in Lyon under the auspices of the French G7 presidency and in line with World Health Day, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet issued a resounding call to action.

Once threatened by deforestation and hydroelectric dam projects, the Areng Valley, a haven of biodiversity, has been transformed into a...

Cambodia's most popular festival is fast approaching. Mark your calendars for the Khmer New Year (NAK), which this year will take place from

Charles F. H. Higham is the author of the publication Death and Mortuary Rituals in Mainland Southeast Asia: From Hunter-Gatherers to the God-Kings of Angkor. A remarkable work, unfortunately available only in English.

Carnegie in Cambodia: The highly anticipated gala evening organized by Étoile Performing Arts took place this Saturday, April 4, at Koh Pich City Hall before a packed house. The event lived up to all its promises, blending world-renowned classical music, the discovery of restituted Khmer heritage, and generosity for the education of Cambodian children.

Mrs. Chea Thida has finally found the remains of her husband, Ing Sokha, after they were lost for over 30 years. His remains were among 464 urns kept in the Urn Library at Wat Langka, preserved by the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam). These urns date back to Cambodia's civil war period, spanning the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

Phokeethra Country Club, recently named Cambodia Golf Course of the Year 2025 by IAGTO and Cambodia’s Best Golf Course 2025 by the World Golf Awards, is embarking on a major clubhouse renovation to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

EuroCham Cambodia successfully hosted the EuroCham HR Forum 2026: “Reimagining HR Practices in the Age of AI” on Friday, 3 April 2026. The sold‑out forum convened high‑level stakeholders from government, academia, business, and the technology sector to address the evolving challenges of human capital development, artificial intelligence, and workforce readiness in Cambodia.

Nestled in the heart of Cambodia's natural beauty, Thmar Roung is an emerging ecotourism destination that offers visitors a serene getaway..

A Shell Rips Through Their Hut in Banteay Meanchey Province One December Morning. Account of a Night of Terror and a Life of Misery.

In this article, the author Pierre-Yves Clais delivers a poignant and unflinching testimony of a recent trip to the Cambodian border. Between the duty of remembrance, compassion for war victims, and denunciation of Thai arrogance, he crafts a "geopolitical" narrative doubled with an intimate reflection on the resilience of a people being humiliated and dispossessed.

The French Institute of Cambodia (IFC) has just launched “Adaptation(s),” a manifesto exhibition bringing together nine major architecture agencies from the Kingdom. More than a mere showcase of projects, the event foreshadows the buzz that will grip Phnom Penh during the Francophonie Summit next November.

In the elegant reception hall of the Rosewood Phnom Penh, last night's event on April 2, 2026, transformed the Cambodian art scene into a high-flying art salon.

Angelina Jolie Sets Up Camp in Battambang on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The Oscar-winning actress visited the Prasat Meas Theater and the Battambang Cinema, two architectural gems from the 1960s, remnants of a golden era for Khmer art.