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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cambodia's foreign trade surged to nearly $17 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 17.2% increase from the previous year, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise.

On the sidelines of the One Health Summit in France, VINCI Airports has reiterated its firm support for the Royal Government of Cambodia to boost the country's aviation sector. A key meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and the company's CEO, Rémi Maumont de Longevialle, paves the way for strengthened cooperation.

A region proves its resilience, boosted by domestic demand and semiconductors, but geopolitical and trade risks darken the horizon.

In a series of coordinated operations conducted on April 6 and 7, Cambodian authorities dismantled at least four online scam centers in three provinces, arresting hundreds of foreigners. This offensive aligns with the Royal Government's promise to provide "no refuge" for transnational criminal networks, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet.

EuroCham Cambodia successfully hosted the EuroCham HR Forum 2026: “Reimagining HR Practices in the Age of AI” on Friday, 3 April 2026. The sold‑out forum convened high‑level stakeholders from government, academia, business, and the technology sector to address the evolving challenges of human capital development, artificial intelligence, and workforce readiness in Cambodia.

Iran, Cambodia, the Strait of Hormuz, and a tuk-tuk driver named Hun Borin have, a priori, nothing in common. And yet, this Phnom Penh family man is today one of the countless collateral victims of the war ravaging the Middle East.

Cambodia marks a major milestone in promoting its premium fragrant rice internationally. According to a press release from the Ministry of Commerce, "Golden King" Cambodian Premium Jasmine Rice is now available in more than 345 outlets in Hong Kong and Cambodia.

In Phnom Penh, on April 1, 2026, the Cambodia Development Council (CDC) and EuroCham Cambodia brought together sector decision-makers at the conference titled "Delivering Logistics-Driven Growth."

A Shell Rips Through Their Hut in Banteay Meanchey Province One December Morning. Account of a Night of Terror and a Life of Misery.

In this article, the author Pierre-Yves Clais delivers a poignant and unflinching testimony of a recent trip to the Cambodian border. Between the duty of remembrance, compassion for war victims, and denunciation of Thai arrogance, he crafts a "geopolitical" narrative doubled with an intimate reflection on the resilience of a people being humiliated and dispossessed.

Cambodia Asserts Its Ambitions to Become a Logistics Pivot in Southeast Asia. During a conference titled "Delivering Logistics-Led Growth," officials and private sector leaders highlighted advances in transport modernization and cross-border cooperation.

On March 18, Zandré van Straten, coordinator of EuroCham Cambodia's services—the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia—led a key workshop in Phnom Penh. Organized as part of the STRACAP roadmap launch (2026-2032), this event aimed to inform on standards, trade systems, and the country's inclusive economic growth.

According to a study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the escalation of tensions in the Gulf region could cost Southeast Asia up to 2.3 percentage points of growth by 2027. For Cambodia, a country heavily reliant on energy imports, the risk of a sustained rise in oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices is compounded by shocks to supply chains and remittances.