From November 19 to December 19, 2025, Phnom Penh is transforming. Between vibrant alleys and heritage sites, the city vibrates to the sound of shutters and is covered with multiple perspectives, brought together by the 16th edition of a now unmissable festival in Southeast Asia.

Transforming its 28th-floor venue into a lively, thematic celebration, Khéma Flatiron infused this edition of “Wine and Dine” with a festive Halloween spirit. The evening attracted an impressive turnout, with guests drawn equally by the restaurant’s culinary excellence and the staff’s creative seasonal decorations.

The United States imposed a 19% tariff on all goods imported from Cambodia on August 1, 2025, marking a major turning point in bilateral trade policy. This measure, negotiated after months of tensions, was hailed by the Cambodian government as a relative victory, avoiding the catastrophic scenario of a 36% tariff that could have paralyzed the country's export economy.

Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ (PPSP) illustrates through its 2024 Sustainability Report a clear ambition: to combine economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental protection.

On November 12, 2025, around 3:50 PM, a dramatic incident occurred in the village of Prey Chan, located in the O’Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province in Cambodia. Thai soldiers opened fire on Cambodian civilians, injuring five people, one of whom unfortunately died.

Jessica Srin, better known by her stage name MC Lisha, is an iconic figure in Cambodian rap and one of the first women to make a mark in this male-dominated musical field. However, behind her fame, the young artist is going through a critical ordeal today: she is fighting tuberculosis, a disease that threatens her life and requires urgent medical care.

In 2025, Cambodia shows a robust commercial dynamic, with a total volume of international trade exceeding 50 billion dollars during the first ten months. This notable increase reflects significant growth despite an uncertain global context and highlights the strategic importance that foreign trade holds for the kingdom's economic development.

In 2025, the Water Festival was canceled in the Cambodian capital. This decision was made in the context of border tensions with Thailand and a humanitarian crisis that required the government’s attention. The political choice to abandon most of the festivities in Phnom Penh aimed to concentrate resources on managing displaced populations and ensuring internal stability, at the cost of a significant tourism sacrifice.​

Until January 15, 2026, five artists from the prestigious Phare Ponleu Selpak School of Battambang take the public on a sensory journey where their works combine painting and immersive mixed media.