On the occasion of International Women's Day, your favorite magazine opens its archives and brings back to the front page the portrait of one of the magazine's top fans, the young Chhorvin Liv, a life model and muse for Soieries du Mékong.

Native to Toulouse, the city where her parents settled in the 1980s after fleeing the Khmer Rouge regime, Déborah OM is today a doctor in medical physics (in oncology) at Paris's Georges POMPIDOU hospital. Discover today for Cambodge Mag the portrait of this young woman who affirms that a mind must be “disciplined, tough but flexible so as not to break.”

“Madame Cigarettes? Yes, of course, she’s still working,” Patrice, a Frenchman and restaurateur who has lived in Battambang for 11 years, tells me. And at 75 years old, Madame Chir Kim Hao, alias “Madame Cigarettes,” still enjoys undeniable notoriety because she continues to practice a trade—cigarette rolling—of which she is one of the very last representatives in Cambodia. This portrait will also serve to recall the turbulent recent history of this country.

In Cambodia, March 8 is more than just a calendar date: International Women's Rights Day unfolds its reflections there between the heritage of worker strikes, global feminist struggles, and the still-vivid scars of a country emerging from genocide.

In the ever-evolving hospitality landscape of Cambodia, few figures stand out as prominently as Lina Hak, the Director of Operations at Thalias Hospitality. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Lina has been instrumental in shaping the identity and success of some of Phnom Penh’s most acclaimed dining and hotel experiences. Today, we delve into an exclusive interview with Lina Hak to explore her journey, leadership philosophy, and vision for the future of Thalias Hospit

The ASEAN-Cambodge 2026 Summit has now concluded, and the official statements from leaders, combined with analyses from regional observers, paint a more nuanced picture of this diplomatic and economic gathering.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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!

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.