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Angelina Jolie's Battambang Legacy: From Lara Croft to Cultural Savior
Angelina Jolie Sets Up Camp in Battambang on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The Oscar-winning actress visited the Prasat Meas Theater and the Battambang Cinema, two architectural gems from the 1960s, remnants of a golden era for Khmer art.

Editorial team
Apr 32 min read


Randall Pich: From Long Beach Streets to Fitness Empire
Randall Pich, son of Cambodian refugees, grows up in the poverty of Long Beach's streets in California, and embodies the American dream revisited through streetwear and dumbbells.

La Rédaction
Apr 32 min read


Miss Cambodia in France 2026: Pure Khmer Beauty or Inclusive Elegance?
The election of Miss Cambodia in France 2026 has ignited a spark on social media, where ethnic debates are raging: must the crown be worn by a beauty "100% Khmer"?

Christophe Gargiulo
Apr 22 min read


Diaspora : Sofie "StayGold" Pok: Cambodian-American Master Barber Shattering the Grooming Game
Sofie « StayGold » Pok, Cambodian-American master barber based in California, embodies rebellion sculpted with scissors. From her immigrant roots to global fame, she redefines barbering with surgical precision, breaking the codes of a testosterone-fueled industry while mentoring a hungry generation.

Editorial team
Apr 22 min read


Cambodia Positions Itself as Southeast Asia's Logistics Hub
Cambodia Asserts Its Ambitions to Become a Logistics Pivot in Southeast Asia. During a conference titled "Delivering Logistics-Led Growth," officials and private sector leaders highlighted advances in transport modernization and cross-border cooperation.

Editorial team
Apr 22 min read


From Tribal Khum to Colonial Commune: Cambodia's Struggle for Decentralization
The remarkable work of Im Monychenda, a historian graduated from the eighteenth promotion of the Royal University of Phnom Penh, allows us to understand how difficult it has been for Cambodian officials to agree on a decentralization system that could function properly in the country.

Chroniqueur
Apr 25 min read


Bridging Europe's Asia Dreams and Bookings: Cambodia's Wake-Up Call
While European interest in Asia intensifies, a gap persists between dream destinations and those actually booked. A valuable lesson for Cambodia, which must rethink its positioning.

Editorial team
Apr 24 min read


Phnom Penh Mobilizes for One Health Ahead of Lyon Summit
Five days before the Lyon One Health Summit, which will bring together heads of state, international organizations, and scientists on April 7, 2026, under the aegis of the French G7 presidency, more than 300 stakeholders are mobilizing in Phnom Penh to take stock of the “One Health” approach in Cambodia.

Editorial team
Apr 22 min read


Adaptation(s): Contemporary Architectural Practices in Cambodia
The French Institute of Cambodia is pleased to announce the launch of « Adaptation(s) – Contemporary Architectural Practices in Cambodia », a collective exhibition that gives voice to nine architecture firms based in Cambodia, invited to reflect on a central question: how to adapt and integrate into Cambodian landscapes and culture? The opening will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 6:30 PM at the French Institute of Cambodia.

Editorial team
Apr 13 min read
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