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CIFF 360 in Kep: Antoine Raab, "Authentic photography remains irreplaceable"
Photographer based in Phnom Penh for more than ten years, Antoine Raab presented last night a slideshow of his portraits made for the Cambodia International Film Festival on the occasion of CIFF 360, the festival’s decentralized edition which is setting up for the second time in Kep. Portrait of an artist who navigates lucidly through a sector in deep transformation.

Editorial team
2 days ago3 min read


CIFF 360 in Kep : Cédric Eloy, "Put down your phone and see the world differently"
Cédric Eloy, director of the Cambodia International Film Festival, has made it his mission to take cinema beyond Phnom Penh's air-conditioned screening rooms and bring it to places where stories hit differently. We met him in Kep, by the sea, for the second edition of CIFF 360.

Editorial team
3 days ago3 min read


CIFF 360 : A Rare Screening of Cambodian Cinema Pioneer Uong Kan Thouk's The Time to Cry at Kep
Thursday afternoon, around fifty spectators gathered at Kep West, in the premises of the former Sailin Club, as part of CIFF 360 for a rare and precious screening: The Time to Cry (Pel Del Trov Zum), directed by Uong Kan Thouk, one of the pioneering figures of Cambodian cinema in the 1970s.

Editorial team
3 days ago3 min read


Cambodia : LBL International Construction Formalizes Partnership on GATO Tower
LBL International Construction, has officially formalized its partnership with MIRAKU Capital & Development Co., Ltd. for the G.A.T.O Tower project in Phnom Penh. The signing confirms LBL International Construction as the construction partner for one of Cambodia's most ambitious high-rise developments, with groundbreaking scheduled for June 2026.

La Rédaction
3 days ago2 min read


Cambodia & Royalty: Birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni
Cambodia will celebrate the 72nd birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, son of the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath, on Wednesday, May 14.

Christophe Gargiulo
3 days ago3 min read


Kampot, Cinema Meets History — Then Heads to Kep for a Grand Celebration
CIFF 360 — Kampot & Kep, May 13–17, 2026. The evening breeze drifted gently over the Kampot river as the first silhouettes began settling onto the beach, not far from the old colonial bridge. No darkened theatre, no cushioned seats — just the Cambodian sky, the murmur of the water, and a screen stretched out to face History.

Editorial team
4 days ago6 min read


Cambodia's National Assembly Unanimously Approves Military Conscription
In an extraordinary session of the 7th legislature, the National Assembly of Cambodia unanimously approved the military conscription bill and the one guaranteeing payment for electricity imported from Vietnam. These measures, adopted in the presence of 114 deputies, aim to strengthen national defense capabilities and ensure sustainable energy security.

Editorial team
4 days ago2 min read


Cambodia: The Fading Tradition of Kreung 'Girl Houses' in Ratanakiri
The construction of huts for Kreung minority teenage girls, so they can have sexual relations before marriage, has long been rooted in this minority's culture. But it seems this custom now belongs almost entirely to the past.

Voyageuse Passion
5 days ago6 min read


A Manifesto in the Dark: CIFF 360 Opens with Rithy Panh's Unflinching Gaze
There is, in certain programming choices, something that resembles a manifesto. Opening an international film festival not with an entertainment film, not with a light comedy or a universal drama, but with Meeting with Pol Pot—this sets a demand from the outset. That of a cinema that questions, that disturbs, that refuses the ease of the gaze.

Editorial team
5 days ago3 min read


Prahok, this fermented fish paste at the heart of Khmer cuisine
Prahok is a type of fish paste that has been used in Cambodian cuisine for a very long time. It is made by fermenting the fish, and it has a strong taste. Prahok is considered as the most important ingredient in Khmer cuisine.

Coin gourmand
5 days ago1 min read


Archive & Arts: Pen Sokhoun, Royal Ballet dancer and survivor of the Khmer Rouge
She met Princess Buppha Devi when she was very young and danced with her until the war separated them. In 1993, Pen Sokhoun was reunited with the Princess and the few survivors of Pol Pot's bloody regime. Together, they worked tirelessly to revive the ballet, restoring its grandeur and splendour throughout the world.

Christophe Gargiulo
5 days ago4 min read


Kep & Marine Life : The Archipelago of the Last Seahorses
In Kep's Waters, a Millennial Creature Reclaims Its Seagrass Meadows — and Restores Hope to an Entire Sea.

La Rédaction
6 days ago5 min read


Captain Van Nay: Former Khmer Rouge Messenger Becomes a Model Soldier for Cambodia’s Youth
Captain Van Nay’s journey began as a "Khmer Rouge child," leaving his hometown in Takeo province to serve as a messenger for the Region 5, Northwest Zone during the Khmer Rouge regime (1975–1979). He later served as a Khmer Rouge soldier in the Malai region from 1981 until 1996.

Editorial team
6 days ago4 min read


ASEAN's 48th Cebu Summit: Unity Tested by Thai-Cambodian Tensions
At the 48th Cebu Summit, Southeast Asian leaders reaffirmed their commitment to rules-based multilateralism—while decades-low tensions between Thailand and Cambodia nearly shattered the regional bloc's united facade.

Editorial team
6 days ago4 min read


Cambodia's Tourism Paradox: Fewer Visitors, Higher Revenues Amid Regional Tensions
The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism has unveiled its official indicators for 2025 and statistical forecasts for 2026, confirming an unexpected resilience in the sector despite a challenging regional context marked by border tensions with Thailand.

Editorial team
6 days ago3 min read


Cambodia Investment Forum 2026 : Cambodia Positions Itself as a Leading Investment Destination in Southeast Asia
In a global geopolitical context marked by uncertainty and the recomposition of supply chains, Cambodia is clearly aiming to position itself as a leading investment destination in Southeast Asia.

Editorial team
6 days ago4 min read


Cambodia's Growth Downgraded Amid External Shocks
The Kingdom of Cambodia, faced with a buildup of exogenous shocks, has officially revised downward its economic growth trajectory for the current fiscal year. Set at 5% in the initial 2026 finance law, the GDP growth forecast has been lowered to 4.2% by Prime Minister Hun Manet, as part of the medium-term budgetary framework report published last April. This revision illustrates the persistent fragility of a development model still exposed to external turbulence.

Editorial team
6 days ago4 min read


Solidarity : Happy Chandara: Tina Kieffer's School Among the World's Top 50
Founded over twenty years ago by Tina Kieffer, Happy Chandara school has just been distinguished among the fifty best schools in the world. An achievement. And the start of a new battle. Former editor-in-chief of Marie-Claire, Tina Kieffer left everything to found the Happy Chandara school in Cambodia. Twenty years later, the Varkey Foundation ranks it among the fifty best schools in the world. Portrait of a woman who is still amazed to have made it.

Editorial team
7 days ago4 min read


This Month, Topaz Crafts a Seasonal Menu Turning Lunch into a Full Gastronomic Experience
Foie gras, grilled barramundi, palm fruit… This month, Topaz composes a seasonal menu that transforms the midday break into a complete gastronomic experience.

Coin gourmand
7 days ago3 min read


Confluences Asia Spotlights Banger Event's Cultural Push in Cambodia.
For a few years now, the Cambodian cultural scene has been evolving rapidly, driven by a new generation of independent actors, creative spaces, and international initiatives.

Editorial team
7 days ago4 min read


Photography : Capturing EuroFeast's Soul: Sofiia Chaban's Vibrant Lens
Last Saturday, Phnom Penh pulsed to the rhythm of Europe. For one day, EuroFeast transformed the capital into a true crossroads of flavors, cultures, and encounters. Under the red umbrellas, in the soft late-afternoon light, the event offered much more than a gastronomic experience: a moment of sharing, conviviality, and collective joy. Through the lens of Cambodge Mag's young intern photographer, Sofiia Chaban, this atmosphere takes on a particularly vivid dimension.

Sofiia Chaban
7 days ago2 min read


EuroFeast 2026: A Starlit Celebration of European Flavors in Phnom Penh
Hundreds of guests gathered under the stars for a night of gastronomy, music, and unforgettable encounters. The great European rendezvous of Cambodia once again exceeded all expectations.

Editorial team
7 days ago8 min read


Tamarind in Angkor Village Cuisine: From Zhou Daguan's Memoirs to Today
This research draws from Zhou Daguan's Memoirs on Angkorian society at the end of the 13th century and their contribution to social and cultural anthropology.

Coin gourmand
7 days ago10 min read


History: These unique Cambodian legends saved from being forgotten
Il était une fois une Cambodgienne qui avait recrutOnce upon a time, there was a Cambodian woman who hired a group of thieves to get rid of her lover's body. The story could have ended there, but the woman's treachery and cunning led one of the thieves to bitterly regret falling in love with her.

Christophe Gargiulo
May 103 min read
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