On November 28, 2025, the Royal University of Law and Economics in Phnom Penh proudly celebrated the birth of the Francophone Gazette. This bilingual French-Khmer review, entirely conceived and produced by students, highlights their work and ideas within the Francophone programs in law, economics, and management.​

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an ambitious $763 million investment program to strengthen water security and climate resilience in Cambodian cities amid rapid urbanization and increasing climate risks.

The music of the ចាប៉ីដងវែង (Chapei Dang Veng) continues to resonate strongly, nine years after this unique art was recognized on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This long two-stringed lute, rich in history and emotion, embodies popular wisdom and the cultural wealth of a resilient Cambodia.​

The Launch of the Guide "Entrepreneurship in Cambodia" Brings Together Key Players

On December 1, 2025, Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra officially kicked off the holiday season with the traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony in its lobby, starting at 6 PM.

The possible exit of PTT from Cambodia, due to the drastic drop in sales and the popular boycott of Thai products, illustrates an economic and political crisis with major repercussions.

Officially launched last Friday, the guide "Entrepreneurship in Cambodia 2025-2026" establishes itself as a flagship publication to capture all the dynamics of a country undergoing major economic transformation. Produced by the France-Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFC), this book offers a comprehensive, professional, and smooth view of the Cambodian business climate, combining precise numerical data, sharp analyses, and testimonies from entrepreneurs who embody

The Kingdom of Cambodia solemnly called on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to urgently establish clear and legally binding global rules to combat unauthorized reproduction and distortion of inscribed World Heritage properties.

In the city-state of Singapore, on November 27, 2025, Sam Tharoth, Cambodian icon of martial arts, reached a new peak by winning the prestigious Women of the Future (WOF) Sports Award, Sport category, sponsored by WorldPay.

The relationship between Cambodia and New Zealand is reaching a new dimension, more economic and strategic, with the visit to Phnom Penh of the New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, received at the Peace Palace by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet. Both parties reaffirmed their intention to strengthen and expand an already long-standing cooperation by focusing on trade, investment, education, agriculture, tourism, and exchanges between c

On December 9, 2025, the Ségur Hall of the UNESCO House in Paris opens its doors to the exhibition "Cambodia, the Time of Memory," led by Franco-Cambodian artist Séra and young painters Margaret Millet and Nov Cheanick.

While Kigali hosted the 46th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie, Cambodian diplomacy found an ideal stage there to assert a new ambition: to make the Kingdom one of the political, cultural, and geopolitical drivers of the Francophone space.

For over two decades, the Sala Baï professional training program, launched by the French NGO Agir pour le Cambodge (APLC), has stood out as a major lever in the fight against poverty and exclusion in Cambodia. More than just a hospitality school, Sala Baï embodies a true engine of social and economic empowerment serving young people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly women.

From January to September 2025, Cambodia welcomed 4,029,388 international visitors from 20 major markets, representing over 92% of the total flow recorded for the period, according to the Ministry of Tourism. But beyond the overall figure, the picture reveals contrasting dynamics, differences in motivation, and growth levers to activate to succeed in the transformation of the Cambodian tourism industry.

Over the past five years, Ucare pharmacy's chief financial officer has become a cornerstone of the company's strategic engine—bringing structure, clarity, and forward momentum to one of cambodia's fastest-growing healthcare brands.

When I went to Siem Reap to cover the Village de la Francophonie, which was then settling on the peaceful banks of the Siem Reap river, I chose to stay at the Templation Hotel, managed by the Maads group. Having explored many hotels across Cambodia and beyond, I had never had the opportunity to visit this one. Its reputation, quite positive on review sites, largely encouraged me to try the experience.

One does not say goodbye to sixteen years of hotel adventure as if turning the page of a file. One honors a trajectory, a style, a way of managing a place and making it shine. Last night, at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the hotel community, partners of the group, and many friends gathered to pay tribute to Charles-Henri Chevet, General Manager and Area General Manager Phokeethra Hotels, whose departure marks the end of an era and the opening of a new chapter for the hotel s

There are places in the capital where time seems to have no real hold. At the first lights of dawn, the old market district, not far from Wat Phnom, remains a small island of traditional urban Cambodia where slices of life unfold that do not appear to be affected by the construction frenzy animating the capital for more than a decade. A photographer's delight.

In the province of Prey Veng, the Chheu Kach Ba Phnom region is gradually establishing itself as a key stage in Cambodia's tourism development. Driven by concerted efforts of the royal government, this unique site combines deep historical heritage, preserved natural landscapes, and a renewed ambition to boost the local economy through sustainable tourism.

The Ministry of Health of Cambodia and the World Food Programme (WFP) have formalized an expanded technical cooperation framework aimed at strengthening national nutrition systems and intensifying the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart diseases, diabetes, or strokes, which heavily impact public health in Cambodia.

In the elegant setting of Phnom Penh’s Topaz restaurant, the Cambodia Sommelier Association recently celebrated the ancestral art of Japanese sake through an exceptional masterclass. This rare event, rich in sensory and cultural discoveries, allowed wine professionals and enlightened enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a world where tradition, precision, and emotion meet in a single glass.

Cambodia’s growing wine culture is finding its voice. The finesse of a great wine is not just in its bouquet or color, but in the expert hands that present, interpret, and narrate its story. At the heart of this transformation is the Cambodia Sommelier Association (CSA), an organization championing the art of wine and elevating the country’s oenological ambitions.

Thalias Hospitality recently embarked on an inspiring journey connecting education and professional growth. From Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, our team had the privilege of meeting exceptional young talents full of passion and enthusiasm for the world of hospitality.

In November 2025, in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, Cambodia officially took over the presidency of the Ministerial Conference of the Francophonie (CMF), succeeding France, illustrating a deep diplomatic and cultural commitment.