There is something singular about the exercise of foresighting when applied to a country like Cambodia. A land of contrasts, a nation that still bears the scars of one of the deadliest genocides of the 20th century, the Khmer Kingdom today faces a challenge of a very different nature: that of projecting itself, lucidly and with ambition, into a twenty-year future.

Franco-Cambodian by heart and commitment, Cédric Kang embodies a certain vision of entrepreneurship—one that combines technical expertise, tangible impact, and a strong sense of community. Having arrived in Phnom Penh in 2010 with the ambition to build something, he has never left.

Mona Hard is a marketing and events director in the tourism sector. Having lived in Cambodia for fourteen years, after eight years in China, she has made this country her adopted home and is raising her two daughters there, who are enrolled at the French Lycée René Descartes.

Arriving in 1996 in a country in the midst of rebuilding, Christine Gauthier never left. Entrepreneur, artistic director, community activist: this Franco-Québécoise with a remarkable journey embodies a particular vision of commitment — quiet, consistent, and rooted in the daily lives of the people around her.

Born in the suburbs of Bordeaux and raised in the Paris region, Guillaume Taing obtained his PhD in chemistry in 2019 before seizing, in 2021, a professional opportunity that led him to settle in Phnom Penh.

The former Cambodian opposition leader has been pardoned for the remaining 27 years of his prison sentence. A royal gesture welcomed as a signal of national unity, occurring in a context of gradual easing.

The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) unveiled this month the fifth edition of its White Book, a reference document compiling 77 economic policy recommendations addressed to the Royal Government of Cambodia. With each edition, the publication has established itself as one of the most concrete tools for public-private dialogue in the Kingdom.

Caroline Loeum Grelier is a candidate on the list “French in Cambodia – Stronger Together” for the election of Councillors for French Citizens Abroad in Cambodia. Living in Battambang since 2010, she embodies a living link between two cultures—French and Khmer—shaped through years of community involvement, school leadership, and a family life deeply rooted in Cambodian society.

As the elections for Advisors to French Citizens Abroad in Cambodia approach, we interviewed Bernard Podevin, a candidate on the list “French in Cambodia – Stronger Together,” led by Florian Bohème. Having lived in Siem Reap for nearly twelve years, this discreet yet deeply humane man shares his background, motivations, and vision for serving the French community in Cambodia.

Having lived in Cambodia since 2012, Éric Bouhelier is one of those often referred to as “the French who stay.” After a career as an entrepreneur and manager in the hospitality and restaurant sector, he chose to settle in a country he fell in love with, moving from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh while maintaining strong ties with different regions of the Kingdom.

Cendy Lacroix is not a candidate who appeared out of nowhere. Living in Cambodia for 14 years, this former French entrepreneur in the events sector has steadily built a strong presence at the heart of the Kingdom’s francophone community. Real estate agency, support networks, daily assistance to expatriates, community involvement, Cambodian honorary distinctions—her track record speaks for itself.

There is something slightly dizzying about the timing. As Cambodia prepares to host the 20th Francophonie Summit next November—only the second ever held in Asia since Hanoi in 1997—the La French Tech Phnom Penh community has just secured the renewal of its label for the 2026–2028 period.

As the elections for the Councilors of French Citizens Abroad approach, the list French in Cambodia – Stronger Together presents candidates deeply rooted in the daily life of the French community in Cambodia. Florian Bohême, head of the list and President of the Consular Council since 2021, embodies a vision of representation based on concrete action, transparency, and proximity.

Sathya Sor is a candidate on the “Citizen Relay of French Nationals in Cambodia” list for the election of Councillors representing French citizens abroad. Born to Cambodian parents who fled the war to settle in France, she grew up between two cultures, two languages, and two histories.

On the occasion of the elections for Advisors representing French citizens abroad, the Relais citoyen des Français du Cambodge list presents its candidates, driven by a shared commitment to proximity and concrete action. Among them is Cécile Hautemulle, a teacher who has been living in Cambodia for more than six years, embodying a vision of representation based on listening, dialogue, and supporting the French community in its daily life.

At the heart of Major Yuon Sing’s story lies, first and foremost, a striking contrast: the violence of a battlefield set against the gentleness of a father’s words to his family.de bataille face à la douceur des mots qu’un père adresse à sa famille.

Franco-Cambodian, marketing professional and president of the international association YUVACHUN, Kaliane Tea is on the Relais citoyen des Français du Cambodge list for the election of Advisors for French Citizens Abroad.

On May 18, 2026, Smart Axiata signed a partnership with Canadia Group, including Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) and Canadia Investment Holding (CIH), to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation, enhancing connectivity, and exploring innovative technology-focused initiatives within Canadia Group’s diversified portfolio.

OCIC Group and Canadia Bank have signed a partnership with Falcon Tech, official distributor of Apple products in Cambodia and member of La French Tech Phnom Penh, to collaborate on EdTech initiatives, customer-oriented financial solutions and the integration of the Apple tech ecosystem within Canadia Group’s activities.

Laurine Château, co-founder and CEO of UMAMI, represents a new generation of entrepreneurs combining hands-on experience, social impact, and an international outlook. Based in Phnom Penh after studying business and completing a master’s degree in Japan, she dedicates her energy to reducing food waste in the restaurant and hospitality sectors while creating opportunities for local businesses and city residents.

There is something almost poetic in the idea that the solution to one of the greatest environmental catastrophes of our time could grow at a rate of one meter per day in the forests of Asia. Bamboo, a millennia-old plant, a material of civilizations, is now at the heart of a scientific discovery that is shaking the petrochemical giants and offering hope in the face of the plastic plague.

There are diplomatic gatherings which, more than others, reveal a country’s trajectory. By hosting the 20th Francophonie Summit in November 2026, Cambodia reaches a milestone that, beyond protocol and customary speeches, says something essential about what this Southeast Asian kingdom has become — long scarred by history, now attentive to its own international stature.

A gallery owner, artistic director, and man of action, Lyvann LOEUK embodies a unique and deeply human vision of what civic engagement can be within the French community in Cambodia.

On the occasion of the elections of Councillors for French Citizens Abroad, we interviewed Matthias Vazquez, candidate for the Cambodia constituency. Running under the banner of the list "Relais citoyen des Français du Cambodge," he presents his motivations, the challenges he intends to address, and his vision of a mandate that is accessible and grounded in on-the-ground realities.