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The signing of a cooperation agreement between the French certification giant and its Japanese counterpart established in Phnom Penh marks a turning point for a sector that has long struggled to develop robust standards.

In Cambodia, Bureau Veritas and URATA join forces to build a safer industry

The signing of a cooperation agreement between the French certification giant and its Japanese counterpart established in Phnom Penh marks a turning point for a sector that has long struggled to develop robust standards.

Editorial team

Apr 215 min read

The groundbreaking of Section II of the Funan Techo Canal marks a turning point in Cambodia's ambition to build a national maritime waterway — and to assert its economic sovereignty amid regional uncertainties.

Cambodia digs its future: the Funan Techo Canal enters a new phase

The groundbreaking of Section II of the Funan Techo Canal marks a turning point in Cambodia's ambition to build a national maritime waterway — and to assert its economic sovereignty amid regional uncertainties.

Editorial team

Apr 212 min read

From ICU Shifts to Yoga Mats, from Boca Raton to Asia's Temples, Salila Thuy Embodies a New Generation of Caregivers Who Choose to Heal as Much as They Care For.

From ICU Shifts to Yoga Mats: Salila Thuy's Journey of Healing and Care

From ICU Shifts to Yoga Mats, from Boca Raton to Asia's Temples, Salila Thuy Embodies a New Generation of Caregivers Who Choose to Heal as Much as They Care For.

Editorial team

Apr 213 min read

My old friend Ta Sâr's family has grown again. Three days later, the time had come to find a name for the child. The grandson of my friend was baptized "the old way." An original and nearly vanished method today of naming a newborn.

The Tevadas Choose a Name: An Ancient Cambodian Naming Ritual

My old friend Ta Sâr's family has grown again. Three days later, the time had come to find a name for the child. The grandson of my friend was baptized "the old way." An original and nearly vanished method today of naming a newborn.

Chroniqueur

Apr 214 min read

In 1900, a Khmer king’s son arrived in Paris under the pretext of visiting the Universal Exposition. His real mission: to expose the abuses of French colonization in Cambodia. The Yukanthor affair was about to shake the French Republic.

The Yukanthor Affair: A Prince’s Protest Against French Colonial Rule

In 1900, a Khmer king’s son arrived in Paris under the pretext of visiting the Universal Exposition. His real mission: to expose the abuses of French colonization in Cambodia. The Yukanthor affair was about to shake the French Republic.

Editorial team

Apr 216 min read

At 7.30 PM on 15th April 2026, the 23rd edition of Asian Cinema Festival in Rome has come to an end with its traditional awards ceremony. The president of the jury this year was famous television journalist Francesco Maesano and the Kingdom of Cambodia was honoured with the Best Actor Award granted to Piseth Chhun, a young and talented actor for his moving and sensitive interpretation of Hai, a journalist who meets a young girl’s spirit,(played by young and talented Savorn Serak)the guardian of a cinema hall which is about to be demolished in Ly Polen’s poetic movie “Becoming Human”.

Asian Film Festival 2026 in Rome: Best Actor Award Goes to Piseth Chhun

At 7.30 PM on 15th April 2026, the 23rd edition of Asian Cinema Festival in Rome has come to an end with its traditional awards ceremony. The president of the jury this year was famous television journalist Francesco Maesano and the Kingdom of Cambodia was honoured with the Best Actor Award granted to Piseth Chhun, a young and talented actor for his moving and sensitive interpretation of Hai, a journalist who meets a young girl’s spirit,(played by young and talented Savorn Se

Editorial team

Apr 191 min read

Amid the border closure with Thailand, trade tensions, and the goal of achieving high-income status by 2050, the Cambodian economy is navigating a delicate phase. The Asian Development Bank anticipates a recovery in 2027 but emphasizes the urgent need for vocational training reform.

Cambodia's Economy: Border Closure, Trade Tensions, and the 2050 High-Income Goal

Amid the border closure with Thailand, trade tensions, and the goal of achieving high-income status by 2050, the Cambodian economy is navigating a delicate phase. The Asian Development Bank anticipates a recovery in 2027 but emphasizes the urgent need for vocational training reform.

La Rédaction

Apr 195 min read