The festive season in Phnom Penh finds its epicurean highlight in the exquisite Christmas menu offered by all Khéma restaurants—a celebration of refined flavors, seasonal elegance, and culinary artistry crafted to enchant every palate.

This holiday season, Malis Restaurants in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap invite you to indulge in a culinary celebration crafted for the sophisticated palate. Their Christmas menu, curated by Chef Sopheak, offers a modern Cambodian fine dining journey that harmoniously blends tradition with refined innovation.

Sam Tharoth, the acclaimed Bokator star and martial artist celebrated for her recent triumph in winning the 2025 Women of the Future Sports Award in Southeast Asia, recently indulged in the exquisite Siena Christmas tasting menu alongside her friend Arya.

Every year, the Happy Chandara campus in Phnom Penh welcomes the medical and dermatology team of Bioderma — a renowned brand of the NAOS group, celebrated for its expertise in skin biology.

As armed clashes intensify along the border between Cambodia and Thailand, the international community is sounding the alarm. On 8 December, artillery exchanges and small‑arms fire reached a worrying level, prompting the U.S. to issue a security alert to its citizens — advising them to avoid any area within 50 kilometres of the border line.

The complaint by the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) against the journalist Matt Hunt of France 24 — together with alarming displacement figures released by the Defense Ministry — highlights a moment of acute tension at the border. This situation reveals a double challenge: the battle over media narratives and the humanitarian reality of a conflict far beyond diplomatic grids.

The Cambodian Ministry of Defence warns: “aggressive” attacks by the Thai army have forced more than 54,550 civilians to flee their homes in Military Regions 4 and 5 — that’s 16,598 families. The provisional toll, as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, reports seven civilian deaths and twenty wounded, mainly in the provinces of Oddar Meanchey (three killed, eight wounded), Preah Vihear (three killed, ten wounded) and Banteay Meanchey (one killed, two wounded).

Raffles in Cambodia will celebrate the holidays with a host of extraordinary dining experiences and memorable festivities at its two historic hotels that blend Raffles’ signature elegance with the warmth and timeless traditions of the season.

On the fringes of the Cardamom Mountains, nestled deep within preserved nature, the Cardamom Tented Camp now stands as a global emblem of responsible tourism. This pioneering eco-lodge was recently honored on the international stage, confirming that tourism can not only foster enjoyment and escape — but also become a powerful force for conservation and for local communities.