In a global geopolitical context marked by uncertainty and the recomposition of supply chains, Cambodia is clearly aiming to position itself as a leading investment destination in Southeast Asia.

The Kingdom of Cambodia, faced with a buildup of exogenous shocks, has officially revised downward its economic growth trajectory for the current fiscal year. Set at 5% in the initial 2026 finance law, the GDP growth forecast has been lowered to 4.2% by Prime Minister Hun Manet, as part of the medium-term budgetary framework report published last April. This revision illustrates the persistent fragility of a development model still exposed to external turbulence.

They are merchants, teachers, business leaders, retirees, or young professionals. Established in Cambodia for a few years or several decades, the few thousand French people living in this Southeast Asian country share a rich daily life, but also very concrete concerns: access to healthcare, schooling for their children, the complexity of administrative procedures, visa management. These are all issues that deserve to be brought to the highest institutional level.

Founded over twenty years ago by Tina Kieffer, Happy Chandara school has just been distinguished among the fifty best schools in the world. An achievement. And the start of a new battle. Former editor-in-chief of Marie-Claire, Tina Kieffer left everything to found the Happy Chandara school in Cambodia. Twenty years later, the Varkey Foundation ranks it among the fifty best schools in the world. Portrait of a woman who is still amazed to have made it.

Foie gras, grilled barramundi, palm fruit… This month, Topaz composes a seasonal menu that transforms the midday break into a complete gastronomic experience.

For a few years now, the Cambodian cultural scene has been evolving rapidly, driven by a new generation of independent actors, creative spaces, and international initiatives.

Last Saturday, Phnom Penh pulsed to the rhythm of Europe. For one day, EuroFeast transformed the capital into a true crossroads of flavors, cultures, and encounters. Under the red umbrellas, in the soft late-afternoon light, the event offered much more than a gastronomic experience: a moment of sharing, conviviality, and collective joy. Through the lens of Cambodge Mag's young intern photographer, Sofiia Chaban, this atmosphere takes on a particularly vivid dimension.

Hundreds of guests gathered under the stars for a night of gastronomy, music, and unforgettable encounters. The great European rendezvous of Cambodia once again exceeded all expectations.

This research draws from Zhou Daguan's Memoirs on Angkorian society at the end of the 13th century and their contribution to social and cultural anthropology.