For the very first time, Cambodia marked its presence at the prestigious European tourism trade show IFTM Top Resa, held in Paris from 23 to 25 September 2025. This major event represents a historic step in the Kingdom's tourism promotion strategy, which is now opening up directly to the French and European markets.

In the hushed, elegant atmosphere of the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the second Octobookfest, organised from 4 to 31 October, brings together a cosmopolitan community of bibliophiles, writers, chefs, artists and citizens from all walks of life in an unprecedented celebration of books and living culture.

"There are only two forces in the world, force and the sword. In the long run, the sword will always be conquered by the spirit". - Napoleon Bonaparte

In the gentle sunshine of Kep, the Kep Education Centre is shining with a new promise of learning and solidarity, thanks to a kind gesture. Princess Sylvia Sisowath, President of the Centre, expressed her deep gratitude to Phnom Penh Accueil (PPA) for their generous donation, a tangible support for local education.

Phnom Penh is getting ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the 13th edition of the Chaktomuk Short Film Festival (CSFF), an annual event for lovers of short films and a laboratory for emerging Cambodian and international talent. This year, from 17 to 20 October, the capital will be the arena for unbridled creativity, with a competition that promises daring discoveries and raw emotion.

The name Sean Flynn immediately conjures up a double legend: son of the legendary actor Errol Flynn, hero of the adventure films of Hollywood's golden age, and intrepid photojournalist who mysteriously disappeared in the middle of the fighting in Vietnam. His story, a blend of glamour, action, bravery and tragic disappearance, still fascinates journalists, historians and adventure enthusiasts today.

The Waste Summit Cambodia returns in 2025 with renewed ambition and an even more inclusive approach. This year, the event is joining forces with the Cambodia Inclusive and Responsible Business (IRB) Forum, under the aegis of the Sustainable Business Alliance (SBA), to form a regional platform bringing together public and private stakeholders, researchers, start-ups and NGOs around the key themes of waste management, the circular economy, gender equality and climate-resilient

Cambodia confirms its economic attractiveness with significant growth in approved investments in the first nine months of 2025. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved projects totalling $7.8 billion in fixed asset investments, an impressive 47% increase compared with the same period in 2024, signalling sustained momentum in the national economy.

Since 2 October 2025, Phnom Penh has been hosting Clean Energy Week, a major event illustrating the central role of clean energy in Cambodia's economic competitiveness and industrial growth.