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.

Faced with the painful economic repercussions of the border conflict with Thailand, Cambodia is revealing itself in a more complex light than the raw figures would suggest.

Born in Cambodia, Channara has travelled a long way from France to his native country, driven by a deep desire to contribute to the development of his birthplace. An engineer and architect trained in Paris, he shares here his rich professional career and the challenges he has taken on in emblematic projects, while taking a personal look at the development of Phnom Penh and his life beyond work.

France actively supports agriculture for sustainable development in Cambodia, notably through the ‘Healthy Rice’ project, supported by the French Embassy and piloted by the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) in Asia.

On 10 October 2025, the Galerie du Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra will be the setting for a meeting with Awen Delaval, a leading figure in sustainable textile innovation in Cambodia. For an hour and a half, from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., he will share with the public the fascinating odyssey surrounding lotus fibre, a true symbiosis between nature, culture and creativity.

Cambodia's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has announced a major breakthrough in its strategy to reintegrate migrant workers who have returned from Thailand. More than 300,000 Cambodians have already found jobs in the national labour market, marking a significant step forward in the country's efforts to strengthen its economic and social resilience.

On 7 October 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced the approval of USD 82.5 million in financing for the second phase of the Cambodia Energy Transition Sector Development Programme (ETSDP).

The Waste Summit Cambodia returns in 2025 with renewed ambition and an even more inclusive approach. This year, the event is joining forces with the Cambodia Inclusive and Responsible Business (IRB) Forum, under the aegis of the Sustainable Business Alliance (SBA), to form a regional platform bringing together public and private stakeholders, researchers, start-ups and NGOs around the key themes of waste management, the circular economy, gender equality and climate-resilient

Cambodia confirms its economic attractiveness with significant growth in approved investments in the first nine months of 2025. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved projects totalling $7.8 billion in fixed asset investments, an impressive 47% increase compared with the same period in 2024, signalling sustained momentum in the national economy.

Since 2 October 2025, Phnom Penh has been hosting Clean Energy Week, a major event illustrating the central role of clean energy in Cambodia's economic competitiveness and industrial growth.

The latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO), published in September 2025 by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), paints a nuanced picture of Cambodia's economic trajectory, oscillating between notable resilience and growing risks that require vigilance and adaptation.

By August 2025, official trade between Cambodia and Thailand had shrunk to a paltry ten million baht, a collapse of 99.9% according to the Thai Department of Foreign Trade. This figure is far from a simple accounting error; it symbolises the end of a vital trade artery that was once worth billions every month.

Last weekend, the Koh Pich exhibition centre was alive with innovation and entrepreneurship at the ‘Khmer Can Do’ event, an ambitious showcase for the dynamism of Cambodian youth and the wealth of their know-how.

On Thursday 25 September 2025, Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen received the credentials of Mrs Vivian Loss Sanmartin, Brazil's new ambassador to Cambodia. This ceremony marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations by inaugurating the first Brazilian embassy to be established in the Khmer Kingdom.