The Plantation Urban Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the exhibition of DinArt, a contemporary Cambodian artist, presented from May 31 to July 31, 2026 in its Phnom Penh setting. A meeting between hospitality excellence and the uniqueness of a body of work that reinvents a nation’s heritage.

Foreign arrivals fell 44.8% in Q1 2026, weighed down by the collapse of Thai visitor flows. But domestic demand, up nearly 59%, adds an unexpected nuance to an overall picture that remains bleak.

Norng Chan Phal was one of four surviving children found within the grounds of the S-21 prison after the Khmer Rouge abandoned the capital in 1979. Mr. Chan Phal and the other children were hiding under a pile of clothes behind the prison and were discovered by Vietnamese soldiers.

The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) unveiled this month the fifth edition of its White Book, a reference document compiling 77 economic policy recommendations addressed to the Royal Government of Cambodia. With each edition, the publication has established itself as one of the most concrete tools for public-private dialogue in the Kingdom.

Beneath the Sea is a short documentary born from a specific commission and a sincere sense of urgency. The film was created for Art for Kep, an initiative that combines artistic creation, territorial promotion, and the protection of a fragile ecosystem. This dual mandate — aesthetic and activist — permeates every shot.

The Elephant Bar at Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh has just received one of the highest distinctions in the global hospitality industry: the prestigious American magazine Food & Wine, an undisputed authority in gastronomy and the art of living, has selected it among the ten best hotel bars in the world in its May 2026 edition.

In a high school in Sa-ang, Kandal province, dozens of students recently experienced an extraordinary learning activity. Gathered for an educational forum dedicated to the history of Democratic Kampuchea (1975–1979), they attended a screening of the documentary First Witness — a powerful film that gives voice to survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime. A rare initiative, but more necessary than ever.

Caroline Loeum Grelier is a candidate on the list “French in Cambodia – Stronger Together” for the election of Councillors for French Citizens Abroad in Cambodia. Living in Battambang since 2010, she embodies a living link between two cultures—French and Khmer—shaped through years of community involvement, school leadership, and a family life deeply rooted in Cambodian society.

As the elections for Advisors to French Citizens Abroad in Cambodia approach, we interviewed Bernard Podevin, a candidate on the list “French in Cambodia – Stronger Together,” led by Florian Bohème. Having lived in Siem Reap for nearly twelve years, this discreet yet deeply humane man shares his background, motivations, and vision for serving the French community in Cambodia.