Randall Pich, son of Cambodian refugees, grows up in the poverty of Long Beach's streets in California, and embodies the American dream revisited through streetwear and dumbbells.

The election of Miss Cambodia in France 2026 has ignited a spark on social media, where ethnic debates are raging: must the crown be worn by a beauty "100% Khmer"?

Sofie « StayGold » Pok, Cambodian-American master barber based in California, embodies rebellion sculpted with scissors. From her immigrant roots to global fame, she redefines barbering with surgical precision, breaking the codes of a testosterone-fueled industry while mentoring a hungry generation.

The remarkable work of Im Monychenda, a historian graduated from the eighteenth promotion of the Royal University of Phnom Penh, allows us to understand how difficult it has been for Cambodian officials to agree on a decentralization system that could function properly in the country.

The French Institute of Cambodia is pleased to announce the launch of « Adaptation(s) – Contemporary Architectural Practices in Cambodia », a collective exhibition that gives voice to nine architecture firms based in Cambodia, invited to reflect on a central question: how to adapt and integrate into Cambodian landscapes and culture? The opening will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 6:30 PM at the French Institute of Cambodia.

At the R5 Showroom in Phnom Penh, the exhibition « Escaping the Grid » (« Échapper à la grille ») brings together Cambodian artists Chanpenh Nget and Chankrim Mil in an intense dialogue around contemporary forms of confinement. Between social constraint and inner fragmentation, their works question what, today, structures — and limits — our existences.

In the endless prairies of Iowa, a quiet man has worn the uniform of the National Guard for over three decades. James “Jimmy” Suong, staff sergeant, is far more than a veteran: he is a survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide, a refugee who became a pillar of his community.

At 17, Klara Monory-Caillaux already holds two distinct dreams in her hands: a piano under her fingers and a future white coat. Born in Phnom Penh to a French father and a Cambodian mother, she grew up between two languages, two family landscapes, and two ways of thinking.

In Kep, art is now envisioned as a bridge between the sea, the local community, and environmental preservation. In this landscape undergoing a cultural renaissance, the book Kep Raw 2026 (Blurb, 2026) stands out as a singular graphic voice, carried by the Art for Kep artist residency.

On March 28, 2026, the prestigious Pavillon Baltard in Paris, an iconic venue steeped in history since its inauguration in 1855, pulsed to the rhythm of a memorable event: the election of Miss Cambodia in France 2026.

She grew up amid the sounds of the Seine and the forgotten melodies of Cambodia. Wadey Nara, a Franco-Cambodian artist, has established herself in just a few years as one of the most singular voices in identity-driven pop. Her credo? Reviving Khmer classics from the 1960s with a contemporary production, without ever descending into cliché.

Heroic soldier Chhaun Tola sacrificed his life on the night of December 13, 2025, due to a bomb dropped by a Thai military drone at the frontlines of the Ta Moan Temple sector.

The 15th Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) enters its final phase with an intense and emotionally rich program. From March 27 to 29, 2026, the spotlight will shine on local and international talents, offering premieres, tributes, and discoveries for all audiences.

The former U.S. Embassy building in Phnom Penh, constructed in the 1960s, is currently being demolished for structural safety reasons. This symbol of a tumultuous diplomatic era gives way to modern Cambodian history.

In Austin, Texas—the city where electric guitars fuse with startups—, Salicia Nicollete Kol shines as a Khmer American rewriting the rules of success.

At the fall of Phnom Penh, on April 17, 1975, the French embassy became an improvised ark for thousands of foreign nationals and Cambodians. For thirteen days, vice‑consul Jean Dyrac had to manage the impossible: protect those under his care without delivering others to the Khmer Rouge killing machine. Between the official narrative, the archives, and the wounded memories of survivors, this is a revisit of a largely forgotten tragedy.

As the country navigates a challenging period, the CIFF opening ceremony delivered a breath of fresh air—a concentrated burst of smiles, glamour, and elegance on the red carpet at the renowned Chaktomuk Theater.

Ten years ago, Joshua Chiang cast his unique gaze on Cambodia. Since then, he has never stopped reinventing it. The Plantation Resort, a lush green oasis in the heart of the capital, will host the opening of the landmark exhibition on Sunday, March 29, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM: “Makaras and Motodops – Joshua Chiang’s 10-Year Journey”.

Between Artistic Expression and Social Engagement, Cambodia's Capital Prepares to Pulse with an Exceptional Initiative. Artists for Humanity – Everyday People brings together sixteen Cambodian artists for a collective exhibition and charitable auction, culminating on April 2, 2026, at Rosewood Phnom Penh. This event transforms the ordeal of border tensions into an ode to solidarity and creation.

A unit of currency imposed in 1885 across the entire Indochinese territory, the trade piastre long embodied the financial power of France in the Far East. Yet behind this façade lies a history of scandals, trafficking, and monetary dislocation that would hasten the end of the French presence. A look back at a coin that reveals much about the fragilities of the colonial system.

Dans son premier roman, l’enquêteur Louis Raymond remonte le In his debut novel, investigator Louis Raymond traces back through the 20th century to reconstruct the family saga of a "métis" man caught between the nurturing river and French exile. A work where collective history intertwines with the quest for identity, blending the rigor of the journalist with the freedom of the novelist.

As American bombs rained relentlessly on neighboring Vietnam, an old general in uniform, Charles de Gaulle, came to remind the world's powers that Asia belongs to no one.

The Art for Kep association, active in cultural promotion in Cambodia, is opening applications for the Cinematic Artist Challenge 2026. Under the evocative theme “Kep in 3 Minutes – Our People, Our Culture, Our Ocean,” this call invites local and international creators to produce original works exactly three minutes long.

Phnom Penh Prepares to Celebrate Khmer New Year under the Sign of National Solidarity. From April 14 to 19, the "Nokor Sankranta" festivities will honor troops stationed on the front lines and the tens of thousands of citizens displaced by persistent border tensions.