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Phnom Penh & Education : Norea International School: OCIC Unveils New Institution and Opening Timeline
Phnom Penh, February 2026 – Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) has announced the launch of Norea International School (NIS), a new international school that will welcome its first students starting in August 2026, ahead of the opening of its new campus in Norea City, scheduled for 2027.

Partenaire Presse
Feb 82 min read


FBI Officials Laud Cambodia's "Tangible" Progress in Crackdown on Online Scams
Phnom Penh, February 6, 2026 – Senior U.S. FBI officials have commended the "tangible" progress made by the Royal Cambodian Government in its relentless campaign against online scams, a significant endorsement that validates the Kingdom's efforts to dismantle transnational criminal networks.

Editorial team
Feb 61 min read


Phnom Penh & Economy : Confluences Marks 10 Years of Resilience and Growth.
It was Thursday evening, in the premises of Confluences in Phnom Penh, that the company's 10th anniversary celebration took place, coinciding with the birthday of its founder and CEO, Soreasmey Key Bin. Nearly 300 people – employees, partners, clients, friends, and notable figures – gathered around a generous buffet and barbecue in a warm and convivial atmosphere.

Christophe Gargiulo
Feb 62 min read


Cambodia Issues Formal Protest to Thailand Over Unauthorized Military Visit at O’Smach Border Zone
Phnom Penh, February 5, 2026 – The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has lodged a formal and solemn protest with Thailand following an unauthorized field visit on February 2 by a delegation of foreign military attachés and police officials, led by Lieutenant General Teeranan Nandhakwang, Director-General of Intelligence of the Royal Thai Army, to two hotels located in O’Smach, Oddar Meanchey district.

Editorial team
Feb 52 min read


United States Officially Removes Cambodia from Arms Export Blacklist
Washington, D.C. – February 5, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule officially removing Cambodia from Country Group D:5, a designation that imposed strict restrictions on exports of weapons and related technologies.

Editorial team
Feb 52 min read


Cambodia's Invisible Scam Empire: Raids, Resilience, and Relentless Networks
In the glitzy casinos of Bavet and the ghost towers of Sihanoukville, an invisible empire has thrived for years: "scam centers," these clandestine online fraud factories that drain billions of dollars while enslaving thousands of victims.

Christophe Gargiulo
Feb 35 min read


Cambodia and Thailand Hold Border Committee Secretariat Meeting to Address Ongoing Disputes
Cambodia and Thailand held a meeting of the Secretariat of the Regional Border Committee (RBC) this Monday, marking a new step in efforts to resolve persistent border disputes.

Editorial team
Feb 22 min read


Cambodia and Thailand Fail to Reach Agreement on Preparatory Documents Ahead of Regional Border Committee Meeting
Cambodia and Thailand failed to reach an agreement to sign the preparatory documents for the upcoming Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, due to differences on several key points.

Editorial team
Jan 303 min read


Cambodia : A1-Plastic Launches $29 Million Food-Grade PET Recycling Plant in Pursat
A1-Plastic, a company specializing in plastic products in Cambodia, launched on January 19, 2026, the construction of a food-grade PET bottle recycling plant located in the Pursat Special Economic Zone.

Editorial team
Jan 302 min read


Border and Ballot: How Thailand Sustained Election Legitimacy Under Security Pressure
Less than two weeks before Thailand’s general elections, uncertainty lingered: could the February 8 vote be held amid growing border tensions with Cambodia?

Arnaud Darc
Jan 303 min read


Cambodia Ends 2025 with Record USD 6.77 Billion in Tax Revenue
In a context of persistent international economic challenges, Cambodia closed the year 2025 with a record total of USD 6.77 billion in tax revenues, slightly surpassing the established budgetary targets.

Editorial team
Jan 281 min read


Emerging Cambodian Filmmakers to Explore AI-Driven Video Production
A new generation of Cambodian filmmakers and media professionals will soon have the opportunity to experience first-hand the practical use of artificial intelligence–based video production tools.

Editorial team
Jan 282 min read


Paris–Phnom Penh : Sous l’impulsion de sa ministre du Commerce, le Cambodge veut séduire les investisseurs français
Recently in Paris, Cambodian Minister of Commerce H.E. Cham Nimul launched an energetic campaign to attract new French investment to the Kingdom. During meetings with François Corbin, Vice President of MEDEF International, and representatives from six major French companies, the Minister highlighted Cambodia’s economic transformation and the reforms that have made the business climate more predictable and attractive.

Eco News
Jan 282 min read


Cambodia Joins Trump’s “Board of Peace” as Founding Member
Cambodia has officially accepted U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to join as a founding member of the “Board of Peace”, a diplomatic initiative launched in early January 2026.

Editorial team
Jan 282 min read


Title: Cambodia’s Banking Sector Sustains Growth Amid Global Uncertainty
Despite a global economic environment marked by geopolitical uncertainties and an uneven post-pandemic recovery, Cambodia’s banking and financial sector continued its growth trajectory in 2025.

Editorial team
Jan 252 min read


In the Shadows of Phnom Penh’s Landfills, a French NGO Brings Hope to the Most Vulnerable
In the Shadows of Phnom Penh’s Landfills, a French NGO Brings Hope to the Most Vulnerable
AMUR – “At Least One Meal” – nourishes, educates, and restores smiles to children from the slums.

Editorial team
Jan 252 min read


Border Conflict & Opinion : Accountability is the Foundation for Peace
The Thai military aggression against Cambodia has demonstrated the Thai military’s willingness to ignore the laws of armed conflict, which include international laws protecting civilians and cultural property.

Youk Chhang
Jan 231 min read


Cambodia & Economy: Building with the Wind, Not Against It
Arriving in Cambodia as early as 2004, Sébastien Mezailles closely witnessed the first phases of the country’s economic structuring before specializing in ultralight structural engineering.

Partenaire Presse
Jan 235 min read


Cambodia’s Economy at a Crossroads: Resilience Amid Global Headwinds
The British Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (BritCham Cambodia) made headlines yesterday in partnership with the World Bank, offering its members an exclusive deep dive into the Cambodia Economic Update 2026.

La Rédaction
Jan 223 min read


Cambodia’s Strategic Crossroads: Hun Manet’s Invitation to Trump’s “Board of Peace” Sparks Diplomatic Ripples in Southeast Asia
The official invitation extended in early January 2026 by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to join, as a founding member, the newly created “Board of Peace” has caused a minor diplomatic shockwave in a Southeast Asia already rife with strategic tensions.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jan 224 min read


EuroCham Cambodia and CDC Join Forces to Boost Efficiency at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port
EuroCham Cambodia and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) met on 16 January 2026 for a meeting focused on optimizing operations at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS).

Editorial team
Jan 222 min read


Cambodia’s Garment, Footwear, and Travel Goods Sector Reaches Record Growth in 2025
The Cambodian garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector reached a new milestone in 2025, recording exports worth US$15.7 billion, a remarkable 15.8% increase compared to the previous year, according to official figures from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.

Eco News
Jan 202 min read


Cambodia’s Cashew Exports Surpass One Million Tons in 2025, Generating Over USD 1.5 Billion
In 2025, Cambodia exported more than one million tons of raw cashew nuts, generating over 1.5 billion US dollars in revenue — a rise of more than 27% compared to 2024.

Eco News
Jan 202 min read


Phnom Penh : Street Vendors vs. City Hall: The Doeum Kor Market Standoff in Phnom Penh
In Phnom Penh, authorities have escalated their cleanup operation by erecting solid barricades around Doeum Kor Market, Mao Tse Toung Boulevard, and Monireth Boulevard, formally banning the sale of vegetables, fruits, and other fresh produce on the streets as of January 18, 2026.

Editorial team
Jan 193 min read
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