Cambodia narrowly avoided economic disaster, but the country continues to suffer from deep wounds. Behind closed doors, 800,000 jobs, mainly in the textile and footwear sectors, were threatened by the announcement of new US tariffs. The axe has fallen: Cambodian exports to the United States will now be taxed at 19%, according to a presidential decree signed by Donald Trump on 31 July 2025, confirmed by the Executive Office and reported by the major US economic media outlets

As the border between Thailand and Cambodia has been in the global spotlight in recent days, one thing is clear to anyone following the international media coverage: the dominant narrative focuses on armed clashes, territorial rivalries and the plight of refugees, while ignoring the remarkable solidarity on the ground and the voices of those working for peace. Why are they being ignored? What logic does it serve?

For more than two decades, the Shinawatra family has been a major political and economic force in Thailand. Descended from the Chinese Hakka minority settled in Chiang Mai, the dynasty rose to prominence with the rise of telecommunications magnate Thaksin Shinawatra, who became Prime Minister in 2001.

Despite the introduction of an immediate ceasefire at midnight on 28 July, sealed following emergency negotiations in Kuala Lumpur led by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the situation continues to fluctuate between periods of calm and fears of renewed violence.

The province of Preah Sihanouk is about to undergo a major transformation. An ambitious special economic zone (SEZ) project, with an investment of $50 million, has just been approved for this strategic region in southwestern Cambodia, promising to generate around 7,000 direct jobs.

The history of the peoples and kingdoms of Southeast Asia is a fascinating melting pot of migrations, cultural exchanges and fierce rivalries. The Thai people and the Kingdom of Siam reveal a rich tapestry of Khmer influence that is still alive and well in the collective memory.

The young Cambodian woman Oua Perom embodies the sincere and passionate commitment that drives the Kep Education Centre. Born into a modest family, she is the youngest of a small family unit.

In a rich and candid interview, Matthieu Majoli, a Frenchman of Cambodian descent, reflects on his unusual career path and his passionate commitment to the Kep Educational Centre.

In Cambodia's turbulent history, few voices carry as much weight and gravity as that of Youk Chhang. Director of the Documentation Centre of Cambodia (DC-Cam) and survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide, he has emerged as one of the most ardent defenders of justice, memory and national sovereignty.