From 9 to 31 October 2025, Paris will be lit up in the colours of Asian sisterhood with the very first Banh Mi Women festival, a unique initiative celebrating Asian women. A veritable hymn to diversity, creativity and resilience, the festival shines the spotlight on voices that are often invisible in the public arena, offering an inclusive, intergenerational space to meet, exchange ideas and get inspired.

What a joy it was to experience such a radiant and meaningful day at the Rose Club Pickleball Event, organised at the Cambodiana Hotel in Phnom Penh! Combining sport, sharing and commitment, the event provided an exceptional opportunity to strengthen community links, support children from vulnerable neighbourhoods and enjoy a dynamic sport together.

In the subdued light of Phnom Penh's darkened cinemas, he is one of those whose name we know from the credits, but whose face we rarely see. Iem Tithseiha belongs to this family of creators who sculpt stories with patience and instinct, leaving their mark well beyond the frame.

In the hushed, elegant atmosphere of the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the second Octobookfest, organised from 4 to 31 October, brings together a cosmopolitan community of bibliophiles, writers, chefs, artists and citizens from all walks of life in an unprecedented celebration of books and living culture.

"There are only two forces in the world, force and the sword. In the long run, the sword will always be conquered by the spirit". - Napoleon Bonaparte

Phnom Penh is getting ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the 13th edition of the Chaktomuk Short Film Festival (CSFF), an annual event for lovers of short films and a laboratory for emerging Cambodian and international talent. This year, from 17 to 20 October, the capital will be the arena for unbridled creativity, with a competition that promises daring discoveries and raw emotion.

The name Sean Flynn immediately conjures up a double legend: son of the legendary actor Errol Flynn, hero of the adventure films of Hollywood's golden age, and intrepid photojournalist who mysteriously disappeared in the middle of the fighting in Vietnam. His story, a blend of glamour, action, bravery and tragic disappearance, still fascinates journalists, historians and adventure enthusiasts today.

The negatives now on view at SOSORO change that story. Discovered in the 1980s by Princess Norodom Marie and later identified by EFEO scholar Olivier de Bernon, they document nearly half of the lost cycle

On 27 September 2025, a team from the Cambodia Documentation Centre visited Prey Chan, a village in the province of Banteay Meanchey, to gather testimonies from villagers whose homes and land had been surrounded by barbed wire laid by Thai soldiers. These events mark an escalation in a simmering border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, causing deep concern among local residents.

The National Bank of Cambodia's Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of Economy and Currency (SOSORO) is pleased to announce the opening of its new temporary exhibition entitled Into the Light: The Retrieved Paintings of Phnom Penh's Silver Pagoda.

In French colonial history, some names resonate more loudly than others: Jules Ferry, Albert Sarraut and Lyautey. But one of the most striking figures, although less mentioned today, remains Paul Doumer. Governor General of Indochina from 1897 to 1902, and future President of the French Republic, he was above all a rigorous, pragmatic and authoritarian administrator, whose actions had a profound impact on Vietnam, Laos and above all Cambodia.

The ‘Khmer Can Do’ fair was in full swing at the vast Koh Pich exhibition centre, where the rhythm of Cambodia's self-assertion was in full swing. At the crossroads of innovation and tradition, this event was conceived as a showcase for the world, a snapshot of a country that aims to cultivate the art of combining memory and modernity.

By Arnaud Darc On 27 September 2025, in Chong An Ma, on a ridge where daily life has all too often become a dead end of barbed wire, closed roads and tense faces, the inevitable happened. A brief, brutal flash: weapons were heard.

Buoyed by the dynamism of His Royal Highness Prince Narithipong Norodom and his wife Ermine Norodom, Phnom Penh's sporting community is hosting an event that embodies the spirit of sharing and conviviality.

After his last visual tale, Dream Odyssey - an interstellar voyage with subconscious overtones - Cambodian artist Hour Seyha is back with his feet firmly on the ground, anchored in the intimate story of his origins.

To mark the visit to Cambodia of Claudie Haigneré, the first French and European woman to walk in space, the Institut de Technologie du Cambodge is delighted to be organising a major conference entitled ‘Women of Power and Women of Action: Reflections on the Role of Women in a Changing World’. The event will be held on Tuesday 30 September at 8.30 am, in French and Khmer.

For over three decades, the Pour un Sourire d'Enfant (PSE) association has worked tirelessly to save children from the most extreme poverty in Cambodia, by offering them access to education, vocational training, protection and personal development.

Cambodian production company Anti-Archive unveiled its rich line-up for the 2025/26 season at the Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan, highlighting a mix of local talent and international co-productions that illustrate the dynamic evolution of Cambodia's film industry.

On Friday 3 October 2025, from 5pm to 10pm, the Institut français du Cambodge will come alive to celebrate the creativity and vitality of young Cambodian artists with an exceptional evening full of discoveries and emotions.

Cambodia is facing a major challenge: strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection to support its development. On Tuesday 16 September 2025, an event deciphering this concept was held in Phnom Penh.

In the intimate atmosphere of the Meta House in Phnom Penh, an exhibition draws attention to the endangered culture of the Chams, an ancient people with deep roots in the history of Southeast Asia.

Cambodia will celebrate today the 32nd anniversary of the Constitution, promulgated on 24 September 1993.

On Saturday 4 October 2025, the French Embassy in Cambodia will once again be opening its doors for Heritage Day, after attracting more than 7,500 visitors last year.

Cambodia, the cradle of one of South-East Asia's most fascinating civilisations, is now world-renowned for its exceptional archaeological heritage, particularly the site of Angkor Wat, a powerful symbol of Khmer identity