In the hills of Kampot, in southern Cambodia, pepper – nicknamed the local "black gold" – is poised to conquer European markets thanks to a major organic certification.

Phnom Penh, February 16, 2026 – Cambodia is accelerating its energy transition at a rapid pace. According to the annual report from the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC), released on Thursday, the total installed electricity generation capacity climbed to 5,932 megawatts (MW) in 2025, a spectacular 14.4% increase from 5,183 MW in 2024.

In a country where electric vehicle (EV) adoption is surging, the Cambodian app Fresh AI has just unveiled "EV Zone," a clever feature that maps more than 200 charging stations scattered across the nation.

Documents published by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act reveal an inventory of Khmer artworks linked to financier Leon Black. These millions of pages of records do not, by themselves, prove that the pieces were looted or illegally exported.

The election of Anutin Charnvirakul as Thai Prime Minister, confirmed on February 8, 2026 following an early vote, opens a new chapter in bilateral relations with Cambodia.

Despite its election to the UN Human Rights Council for 2025-2027, the country led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul struggles to translate its international commitments into concrete actions, allowing systemic abuses to persist. On the eve of snap elections, this 529-page report paints a damning picture, calling for an urgent rev

From Phnom Penh, where I live and daily observe the border frictions between Cambodia and Thailand, the question arises acutely. The temples of Ta Moan and Ta Krabey, perched on the Dangrek massif, are not just another chapter in a historical dispute tinged with nationalism.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Less than two weeks before Thailand’s general elections, uncertainty lingered: could the February 8 vote be held amid growing border tensions with Cambodia?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.