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Cambodia & Eco Talents Destination: Francophonie bets on sustainable and inclusive tourism in the Asia-Pacific
On the occasion of the launch of the Destination Éco Talents project, led by the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), Edgar Doerig, head of the OIF’s Asia‑Pacific office, detailed to us at the end of 2025 the ambitions of an initiative that intends to transform the face of tourism in the region, a few months before the 20th Summit of the Francophonie scheduled to take place in Cambodia.

Christophe Gargiulo
May 174 min read


Ten Years in Office, Eighteen Years in Cambodia — Jean Lestienne Lays Out His Priorities for French Residents
Fort de dix ans de mandat et de dix-huit ans de vie au Cambodge, Jean Lestienne, conseiller des Français de l'étranger sortant, détaille ses priorités pour les Français établis dans le pays.

Editorial team
May 174 min read


Cambodia : LBL International Construction Formalizes Partnership on GATO Tower
LBL International Construction, has officially formalized its partnership with MIRAKU Capital & Development Co., Ltd. for the G.A.T.O Tower project in Phnom Penh. The signing confirms LBL International Construction as the construction partner for one of Cambodia's most ambitious high-rise developments, with groundbreaking scheduled for June 2026.

La Rédaction
May 142 min read


Cambodia's National Assembly Unanimously Approves Military Conscription
In an extraordinary session of the 7th legislature, the National Assembly of Cambodia unanimously approved the military conscription bill and the one guaranteeing payment for electricity imported from Vietnam. These measures, adopted in the presence of 114 deputies, aim to strengthen national defense capabilities and ensure sustainable energy security.

Editorial team
May 132 min read


ASEAN's 48th Cebu Summit: Unity Tested by Thai-Cambodian Tensions
At the 48th Cebu Summit, Southeast Asian leaders reaffirmed their commitment to rules-based multilateralism—while decades-low tensions between Thailand and Cambodia nearly shattered the regional bloc's united facade.

Editorial team
May 114 min read


Cambodia Investment Forum 2026 : Cambodia Positions Itself as a Leading Investment Destination in Southeast Asia
In a global geopolitical context marked by uncertainty and the recomposition of supply chains, Cambodia is clearly aiming to position itself as a leading investment destination in Southeast Asia.

Editorial team
May 114 min read


Cambodia's Growth Downgraded Amid External Shocks
The Kingdom of Cambodia, faced with a buildup of exogenous shocks, has officially revised downward its economic growth trajectory for the current fiscal year. Set at 5% in the initial 2026 finance law, the GDP growth forecast has been lowered to 4.2% by Prime Minister Hun Manet, as part of the medium-term budgetary framework report published last April. This revision illustrates the persistent fragility of a development model still exposed to external turbulence.

Editorial team
May 114 min read


Bruno Bogvad: Committed Advocate for French Expats in Cambodia
They are merchants, teachers, business leaders, retirees, or young professionals. Established in Cambodia for a few years or several decades, the few thousand French people living in this Southeast Asian country share a rich daily life, but also very concrete concerns: access to healthcare, schooling for their children, the complexity of administrative procedures, visa management. These are all issues that deserve to be brought to the highest institutional level.

Editorial team
May 116 min read


Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Hail Paris's Steadfast Support in Military Training
Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Hail Paris's Steadfast Support in Military Training Amid Cambodia's Strategic Rise on the Global Stage.

Editorial team
May 53 min read


Cambodia & French Tech: Sophie Meas, Reimagining E-commerce Logistics from Phnom Penh
Franco-Cambodian, co-founder of ShopRunBack and Vice-President of Pravinya eServices, Sophie Meas embodies a new generation of entrepreneurs betting on technology and innovation in a Cambodia undergoing rapid transformation.

Editorial team
May 54 min read


Battambang's New Water System: A Multilateral Milestone for Cambodia's Secondary Cities
The inauguration of a new drinking water system in Battambang Province marks the culmination of an unprecedented partnership between the Asian Development Bank, the French Development Agency, and the European Union—a model of multilateral cooperation serving secondary cities in Southeast Asia.

Editorial team
May 13 min read


Thailand–Cambodia Row: From Legal Dispute to Energy‑Driven Standoff
Beneath the surface of what appears to be a legal quarrel, the dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is now taking a worrying turn. As historical arguments resurface and references to international law multiply, another, even more decisive issue is coming to the fore: control over the Gulf of Thailand’s energy resources.

Pierre-Yves Clais
May 15 min read


Special CCIFC Rendez-Vous Spotlights 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh
Gathered Wednesday evening at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal, around fifty business leaders and institutional representatives attended a special edition of the Rendez-vous de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie France Cambodge, entirely dedicated to the 20th Francophonie Summit, to be held in Phnom Penh on November 15 and 16.

Editorial team
Apr 304 min read


Cambodia & Confluences : A One-Way Ticket to Adventure: Chris Varin's Journey in Cambodia
Arriving in Cambodia in 2014 for a simple vacation, Christopher Varin never left. Twelve years later, this Franco-British native of Fontainebleau is driving the commercial development of Confluences as well as the immersive museum in Siem Reap, while representing several European brands on a market in full maturation. Portrait of a networker, accustomed to challenges, who has learned from Cambodia the art of prudence married to energy.

Christophe Gargiulo
Apr 295 min read


Interview of the Week: Alice Varini, Founder and CEO of Alice Varini Jewlery
For this week’s interview, Junior Communications Officer Henry Henderson spoke with Alice Varini, Founder and CEO of Alice Varini Jewellery, to discuss her journey from working with leading jewellery houses in France to building a long-term creative and entrepreneurial presence in Cambodia.

EuroCham Cambodge
Apr 291 min read


Upper Tatay: Cambodia’s Green ‘Battery’ in the Cardamom Mountains
On 10 April 2026, in the mountains of Koh Kong Province, a discreet yet historic ceremony marked the start of a construction project that could reshape Cambodia’s energy future. The first gigawatt‑scale pumped‑storage hydropower project in the country, Upper Tatay is also one of the most ambitious industrial bets in Southeast Asia.

Editorial team
Apr 284 min read


VINHS: A Franco‑American Street Luxe Born from the Cambodian Diaspora
At the corner of Rue Saint‑Honoré, where the most traditional luxury meets the most contemporary creativity, a discreet yet determined brand is carving its path: VINHS. Behind this enigmatic name stands a woman with Khmer roots, raised in Marseille and coming into her own in Paris—Sony Vinh—whose singular journey says much about fashion’s future.

Christophe Gargiulo
Apr 285 min read


Starting a Career in Cambodia: Élise Roy's Journey
Cambodia isn't for everyone. It shakes you up and demands that you let go of certain landmarks. For Élise Roy, adapting to the country is both a natural fit and a deliberate choice. For those considering settling there, her journey bears witness to a way of launching a career in Cambodia in 2026.

Melissa Chenda Ang
Apr 263 min read


Agroecology in Action: A Press Tour in Siem Reap and Kampong Thom Sheds Light on Cambodia’s Farming Transition
A press tour held in the provinces of Siem Reap and Kampong Thom from 24 to 26 April 2026 highlighted the agroecological transition underway in Cambodian farming communities.

Editorial team
Apr 265 min read


In Cambodia, Bureau Veritas and URATA join forces to build a safer industry
The signing of a cooperation agreement between the French certification giant and its Japanese counterpart established in Phnom Penh marks a turning point for a sector that has long struggled to develop robust standards.

Editorial team
Apr 215 min read


Cambodia digs its future: the Funan Techo Canal enters a new phase
The groundbreaking of Section II of the Funan Techo Canal marks a turning point in Cambodia's ambition to build a national maritime waterway — and to assert its economic sovereignty amid regional uncertainties.

Editorial team
Apr 212 min read


Cambodia's Economy: Border Closure, Trade Tensions, and the 2050 High-Income Goal
Amid the border closure with Thailand, trade tensions, and the goal of achieving high-income status by 2050, the Cambodian economy is navigating a delicate phase. The Asian Development Bank anticipates a recovery in 2027 but emphasizes the urgent need for vocational training reform.

La Rédaction
Apr 195 min read


Francophonie Economic Missions 2026: Opportunities for Cambodian SMEs
Bringing together over 80 economic actors in Phnom Penh, a workshop organized at the initiative of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) with the support of Confluences hosted a presentation of the 2026 economic missions. This ambitious program aims to transform the Francophone space, representing 20% of world trade, into a true zone of opportunities for SMEs in the region and the Kingdom.

Editorial team
Apr 165 min read


Two Waves of Shock: A Major Humanitarian Crisis and Household Collapse in Cambodia
While armed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand have triggered the mass return of nearly 900,000 migrants and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, growth is resuming. Yet household incomes have collapsed, plunging a large share of the working population into unprecedented vulnerability.

Editorial team
Apr 145 min read
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