As the holiday season approaches, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort invites guests to indulge in a curated collection of refined festive dining experiences, thoughtfully paired with exceptional live entertainment.

Communities of the Cambodian diaspora from Paris to Montréal, Sydney, Long Beach and Seoul have mobilized with unprecedented fervor in response to the escalating military actions by Thailand against Cambodia.

 Yi Sarun, a towering figure in Cambodian tennis whose name became synonymous with the sport’s resilience and revival, has died at the age of 81 after a long illness on December 19, 2025. Born in 1945 into a humble family, Sarun rose to become one of Cambodia’s greatest tennis players, survived the brutal Khmer Rouge era, and later dedicated his life to passing on his passion to younger generations.

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Prak Sokhonn, will attend a special meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focused on the escalating situation along the Cambodia–Thailand border.

China has dispatched a special envoy to Phnom Penh in a bid to help de-escalate mounting tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, where recent border clashes have alarmed the region. His Excellency Deng Xijun, Special Envoy for Asian Affairs from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Cambodia on December 19 to undertake sensitive diplomatic talks aimed at restoring peace and reviving political dialogue between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.

The border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand remains volatile, more than two weeks after hostilities renewed, with sporadic clashes continuing despite repeated calls for de-escalation. Both governments accuse each other of violating previous cease-fires, while the international community struggles to secure a lasting peace.

As Christmas bells ring to herald the festive season — evoking angels’ praises, joyful carols, and the arrival of Santa Claus — the Mekong River has taken on a far more somber role for villagers along its banks in Stung Treng province. In late 2025, its waters have become a silent witness to conflict and upheaval.

In mid-November 2025, in Singapore, Confluences made its mark at Bpifrance’s very first Asia Forum, titled Inspire & Connect Asia. This pivotal event brought together key stakeholders to explore the new economic dynamics between France and Asia, highlighting a strategic momentum toward more ambitious and sustainable partnerships.

La Banque nationale du Cambodge (BNC) vient de franchir une nouvelle étape décisive pour l’avenir économique du royaume. Le 17 décembre, sous l’égide du ministère de l’Économie et des Finances, elle a officiellement lancé la “Stratégie de développement du secteur financier 2025-2030”, une feuille de route ambitieuse visant à consolider la stabilité, l’innovation et l’inclusion financière dans un contexte mondial en pleine mutation.