Cambodia is taking a new step forward in its strategic partnership with China by announcing the imminent integration of the regional aircraft fleet COMAC C909 into its national airline Air Cambodia starting in 2026.

Phnom Penh is ready to vibrate to the rhythm of French culture on Saturday, November 22, 2025, the date on which the highly anticipated edition of the Marché Français, organized by the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie France Cambodge (CCIFC), will take place.

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) of Cambodia has officially announced that the 18th edition of the Cambodia Trade Expo (CTExpo) will take place from December 4 to 7, 2025, at the prestigious PH Grand Hall Convention Center, located in Borey Peng Huoth Boeung Snor, Phnom Penh.

In Phnom Penh, at the offices of Confluences, a new resident has just enriched the ecosystem: Komon, a Jurits firm with an international footprint, represented in Cambodia by Wissam Mghazli. Managing Partner of the firm, co-founder and president of the Franco-Cambodian Association of Jurists.

The scams centers linked to the Prince Group, represents a major danger to Cambodia's reputation on the international stage. In 2025, transnational criminal networks exploited Cambodian territory, mixing human trafficking, online fraud, and massive money laundering, compromising not only the victims' safety but also the country's prestige and attractiveness.

Céline Huynh is an entrepreneur and consultant whose journey reflects the richness of a multicultural Franco-Asian identity. With over fifteen years of experience in the restaurant, construction, and event sectors, she has established herself as an expert in management and business development.

The signing of the peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, orchestrated under the aegis of Donald Trump during the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur in October 2025, brings major political and economic benefits for the American president. This symbolic event constitutes both a regional diplomatic advancement and a strategic opportunity for the United States on multiple levels.

In Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025, ASEAN held its 47th summit in an atmosphere of optimism and renewed will for regional integration. With the Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, in the presence of regional and international leaders, this summit stood out with major announcements on stability, innovation, and multilateral cooperation.

On October 26, 2025, a historic peace agreement was signed between Thailand and Cambodia at the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur. This treaty, under the sponsorship of American President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, aims to put an end to decades of border tensions, sporadic armed conflicts, and growing mistrust between these two neighboring nations.

China did not intervene directly in the recent peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, and this stance is explained by a complex analysis mixing cautious diplomacy, strategic interests, and respect for regional dynamics.

The Factory Phnom Penh hosted yesterday the first « Rendez-vous de la CCIFC » with several speakers: Caroline Bougon-Sirieix from Vinci Airports, Catherine Germier-Hamel from Millennium Destinations, Sarah Kolbenstetter from Little Green Spark, and finally Frantz Vaganay from Sevea.

Building on an initial fruitful dialogue with public actors in the Franco-Cambodian educational and scientific sector, Edumalin continues its establishment in Cambodia with the strategic support of Confluences.

Developing one’s activity internationally is often an ambitious dream for companies seeking growth. However, establishing oneself in a new country remains a path full of obstacles: administrative formalities, legal constraints, recruitment, tax compliance… so many steps that can slow down — or even jeopardize — an expansion project.

Cambodia, one of Asia’s most dynamic economies with an average growth of 7.7% over the past two decades, finds itself at a strategic turning point. As the kingdom approaches middle-income country status, its development model — historically focused on low-cost manufacturing and mass tourism — reveals its structural limitations.

As plastic waste continues to pollute Cambodia’s streets, rivers, and communities, a youth-led initiative called Green Miracle has emerged to drive change among the next generation.

In the plush corridors of a grand hotel in Phnom Penh Hotel, belonging to the conglomerate Prince Groupe, foreign businessmen were recently still negotiating contracts worth several million dollars. Yet, just a few kilometers away, in the offices of the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the name Chen Zhi now appears on a blacklist that is shaking Asian capitals.

In a context of rapid urban growth and increasing pressure on infrastructure, Cambodia once again benefits from the determined support of France and the European Union to modernize and structure the national drinking water sector.

There are projects born from a silent obviousness. That of a world saturated with plastic, oceans suffocated, mechanical gestures repeated without thinking. In Phnom Penh, this obviousness found a face: that of Alix Langlois, designer and social entrepreneur, founder of Trash is Nice. Her local NGO combines craftsmanship, ecology, and education with a clear motto: to give plastic a second life — and society a fresh look at this hated material.

Sarah Kolbenstetter is a Franco-German entrepreneur based in Phnom Penh. She is the founder of Little Green Spark, a start-up aimed at helping companies improve their overall environmental footprint.

In a bold move that could reshape Southeast Asia’s geopolitical landscape, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to preside over the ceremonial signing of a historic peace agreement between neighboring rivals Thailand and Cambodia at the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. This pivotal event marks the culmination of intense diplomatic efforts aimed at ending years of border conflict that erupted violently earlier this year.

On October 14, 2025, a major judicial revelation shook Phnom Penh and the international scene: the president of the Cambodian giant Prince Group, Chen Zhi, was formally charged in the United States for orchestrating a vast cryptocurrency fraud network based on forced labor camps in Cambodia.

At a time when the tourism industry is rethinking its paradigms to meet environmental and social challenges, Catherine Germier-Hamel stands out as an inspiring and committed voice. This impact-driven entrepreneur and renowned consultant in sustainable tourism development has been invited to speak at the upcoming Rendez-vous de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie France-Cambodge (CCIFC)—a key event for professionals seeking to blend economic prosperity with environmental res

The Cambodian coast, cradle of a unique marine biodiversity, is facing one of its greatest challenges: the accelerated degradation of its coastal habitats. Seagrass meadows, coral reefs and bivalve beds are key ecosystems, ensuring not only ecological balance but also the economic survival of many local communities.

On Wednesday 22 October 2025, at the Factory Phnom Penh, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cambodia (CCIFC) will be inaugurating the very first Rendez-vous de la CCIFC. This new format is designed to place the exchange of ideas at the heart of a strategic issue: sustainable development.