Plantation Urban Resort & Spa invites the public to a unique visual experience with Human Canvas: Portraits of Identity, a solo exhibition by documentary and travel photographer Joaquin Barata, from 10 September to 19 October 2025, with an opening night scheduled for 10 September.

On Sunday, 31 August 2025, the 10th Angkor Empire Marathon was held at the iconic Angkor Archaeological Park, attracting more than 4,200 runners from Cambodia and around the world. This major sporting event, which took place in front of the majestic Angkor Wat temple, offered runners an extraordinary experience, allowing them to discover the remarkable cultural heritage and natural beauty of the surrounding area.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese President Xi Jinping last Saturday in Tianjin, China, as part of the expanded cooperation between the two nations. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, marks a crucial step in strengthening political, economic and cultural ties between Phnom Penh and Beijing, based on a long history of friendship and strategic partnership.

The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Tourism Strategy 2030 lays out a visionary roadmap for one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic regions to become a premier, sustainable, and inclusive travel destination.

A delegation of Asian journalists concluded a five-day mission to the border between Cambodia and Thailand, shedding vital light on the devastating human impact of the conflict on the Cambodian civilian population.

Angkor Wat, the majestic iconic temple of Cambodia, has captured the hearts of travelers worldwide by being crowned by Tripadvisor as the most beloved destination in Asia. Ahead of legendary monuments such as the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Taj Mahal in India, this unique site shines brightly as a living symbol of history, architecture, and spirituality.

The Cambodian hip-hop scene is coming together for a major humanitarian cause at Border Samaki – Hip-Hop for Hope, a charity event taking place on Saturday, 6 September 2025, from 6 p.m. at B-Box, Factory Phnom Penh.

After a long break, and in order to re-motivate our youngest members (but also everyone else) following the war, as well as ahead of the hip hop charity event on 6 September, the Khmers Atypical interviews are back. And it is the highly inspiring VIBOL LIM, one of the founders of ROMBAK BATTLE, who will kick things off.

From the Canadian Far North to the rice fields of Pursat, Denis's journey illustrates the interplay of professional and personal trajectories that span continents and cultures. Now based in Phnom Penh, where he founded Convergences, a firm specialising in HR transformation, he shares his impressions of Cambodia past and present, his professional experiences and his current projects.

This diary by Suot Vichet, a researcher at the Anlong Veng Peace Centre, offers a personal perspective on the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in July 2025. Through detailed daily accounts, the author describes the difficulties experienced by families, the suffering of soldiers and the unwavering hope for peace. Vichet's reflections offer readers a striking testimony to the courage and resilience of the Cambodian people in the face of turmoil and uncertainty.

Following the success of the Khmer–English edition, Cambodian proverbs are back in a Khmer–French version that is already shaping up to be a must-have. A true bridge between two cultures, this book invites readers to rediscover popular ingenuity through 33 illustrated proverbs, reinterpreted with a touch of modern humour.

Thailand's 2nd Military Region and Cambodia's 4th Military Region held an extraordinary meeting of the Regional Border Committee (RBC) in Si Saket on 27 August. The meeting was co-chaired by Lieutenant-General Boonsin Padklang (Thailand) and Lieutenant-General Pov Heng (Cambodia)

The Cambodia’s Tourism Insights Study 2024, published under the auspices of GIZ’s ICONE programme, provides an in-depth and relevant overview of Cambodia’s rapidly changing tourism sector.

In the province of Siem Reap, a rare scene of solidarity unfolded within the peaceful Svay Leu pagoda. Where silence and contemplation usually reign, the grateful voices of displaced families echoed that day as they gathered in anticipation of vital support.

In the peaceful and authentic setting of Knai Bang Chatt, the Wabi-Sabi retreat invites souls seeking balance on a unique inner journey, where imperfection and transience are sublimated. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, this experience transcends simple well-being to become a true ode to presence, compassion and inner peace.

Cambodian rice has reached a new milestone in its quest for global recognition. The Kroya™ brand – which specialises in “អង្ករក្រអូប” (angkor kra'orb), a fragrant rice renowned for its delicate aroma and silky texture – is now available in Coles supermarkets across Australia.

At dawn, the mist slowly lifts from the highlands of Mondulkiri, revealing rolling hills dotted with primary forests, sparse plantations and Bunong villages. Long isolated, this province in eastern Cambodia is now at the forefront of agriculture.

In Cambodia, the word ‘memory’ does not belong only to history books or the archives of Phnom Penh. It also resides in the dense forest, in the heart of the mountains and in the murmur of languages that are hardly heard in cities anymore.

Amid ongoing tensions at the border, Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has lodged a formal protest with Thailand, strongly condemning further Thai military incursions into Cambodian territory.

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, amid the turmoil of colonial conquests and the exploration of distant lands, a remarkable figure emerged, who was in turn a soldier, linguist, explorer and scholar: Étienne François Aymonier (1844-1929). A man of many talents, he was the first scientist to methodically survey the ruins and decipher the inscriptions of the ancient Khmer kingdom—now Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and southern Vietnam—and to study the little-known Cham civil

In a few weeks, Cambodia will host one of Asia's most fascinating natural and spiritual spectacles: the Angkor Equinox. Between 21 and 23 September 2025, at the first light of dawn, the sun will rise exactly in line with the central tower of Angkor Wat, bathing the monument in golden light and revealing the full grandeur of the ancient Khmer civilisation.

Easy recipe for Noum Kong (bicycle wheel cake), a popular Cambodian sesame treat sold in street stalls in Phnom Penh or by street vendors.

For the first time ever, Cambodia hosted a major economic and cultural event: the Best of India Expo 2025, held from 20 to 24 August at the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Coconut pearls are a dessert made from glutinous rice flour, sometimes with wheat starch or corn flour added.