It is this phrase, born in the corridors of a certain regional diplomacy, that the Wall Street Journal picked up and thrust into international headlines. The article titled How Cybercrime Became a Leading Industry in 'Scambodia' takes care to place the term in quotation marks—but at the same time broadcasts it to millions of readers, conferring on it a legitimacy it does not deserve.

A simple, fresh, and flavorful recipe, perfect as a side dish or light starter. Serve chilled or at room temperature according to your preference. This classic of Khmer cuisine pairs the sweet richness of ripe mango with the heat of chili and the brightness of fresh cilantro, for a result that is both delicate and bold.

While the extent of women's involvement in the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge is poorly understood, researchers believe that it is greatly underestimated, if not ignored altogether.

After the Khmer Rouge regime seized power on April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge government created a new unit called “Unit 164,” led by Meas Mut (Ta Mok's son-in-law) to oversee the southwestern region. A survivor, Nhoeung Chroeung, recounts his experiences.

The signing of a cooperation agreement between the French certification giant and its Japanese counterpart established in Phnom Penh marks a turning point for a sector that has long struggled to develop robust standards.

The groundbreaking of Section II of the Funan Techo Canal marks a turning point in Cambodia's ambition to build a national maritime waterway — and to assert its economic sovereignty amid regional uncertainties.

From ICU Shifts to Yoga Mats, from Boca Raton to Asia's Temples, Salila Thuy Embodies a New Generation of Caregivers Who Choose to Heal as Much as They Care For.

My old friend Ta Sâr's family has grown again. Three days later, the time had come to find a name for the child. The grandson of my friend was baptized "the old way." An original and nearly vanished method today of naming a newborn.

In 1900, a Khmer king’s son arrived in Paris under the pretext of visiting the Universal Exposition. His real mission: to expose the abuses of French colonization in Cambodia. The Yukanthor affair was about to shake the French Republic.

At 7.30 PM on 15th April 2026, the 23rd edition of Asian Cinema Festival in Rome has come to an end with its traditional awards ceremony. The president of the jury this year was famous television journalist Francesco Maesano and the Kingdom of Cambodia was honoured with the Best Actor Award granted to Piseth Chhun, a young and talented actor for his moving and sensitive interpretation of Hai, a journalist who meets a young girl’s spirit,(played by young and talented Savorn Se

Amid the border closure with Thailand, trade tensions, and the goal of achieving high-income status by 2050, the Cambodian economy is navigating a delicate phase. The Asian Development Bank anticipates a recovery in 2027 but emphasizes the urgent need for vocational training reform.

On the stalls of Cambodia’s bustling markets, the mangosteen, sometimes referred to locally as the “queen of fruits”, is a culinary treasure

Prah Mat stated in his confession dated August 20, 1977 that he was instructed to escape the Khmer Rouge (KR) regime and then to make a...

Published on 20 April 1978 in the Maoist weekly L'Humanité Rouge, this rather revolting interview with the leader of Democratic Kampuchea...

The new generation of Cambodians has complex and varied views on the Khmer Rouge regime, reflecting a mixture of awareness, trauma and sometimes indifference shaped by their education and upbringing.

Youk Chhang: ‘Since I started working at the Cambodia Documentation Centre, journalists have asked me this question more than any other.’

Une fois que les Khmers rouges ont pris le contrôle des villes en 1975, de nombreuses exactions ont été commises en évacuant les populations

On April 17, the day Phnom Penh fell, it remains a major event in contemporary Cambodian history. Beyond the account of the events and their tragic aftermath, already recounted many times, it is also interesting to know what the French left-wing press said during the capture of the capital…

Every April, Phnom Penh celebrates the Khmer New Year. Amid purification rites, traditional dances, and family reunions, tourists and expats expect a festive and authentic atmosphere.

Local cuisine is a pillar of regional tourism, declared His Excellency Sok Lou, governor of Battambang province, during a visit to the culinary exhibition stands as part of the Sankranta 2026 festivities on Wednesday.

In Kampong Cham, photographer Grégory Herpe teams up with the Arkoun association to document and extend a vital surgical mission. In a public hospital where patients wait months for surgery, this encounter between lens and scalpel reveals the silences of a strained medical system, between forgotten emergencies and the transmission of expertise.

More than 1.5 million national and international tourists flocked to Kampong Cham province on Wednesday for the second day of Khmer New Year celebrations.

The Cambodian capital broke attendance records on Wednesday during the second day of Khmer New Year festivities. The “Nokor Sankranta” festival gathered 1,583,307 Cambodian revelers and 17,940 foreign tourists on April 15, according to Dor Samphors, spokesperson for the Phnom Penh Municipal Administration.

Despite a tense regional context, the Angkor Archaeological Park saw remarkable attendance for the traditional Khmer New Year (Choul Chnam Thmey).