On January 26, 2026, Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh hosted the opening of the exhibition “Touk Teuv Kampong Neuv,” an event blending contemporary art and reimagined Khmer gastronomy.

A new generation of Cambodian filmmakers and media professionals will soon have the opportunity to experience first-hand the practical use of artificial intelligence–based video production tools.

Recently in Paris, Cambodian Minister of Commerce H.E. Cham Nimul launched an energetic campaign to attract new French investment to the Kingdom. During meetings with François Corbin, Vice President of MEDEF International, and representatives from six major French companies, the Minister highlighted Cambodia’s economic transformation and the reforms that have made the business climate more predictable and attractive.

Cambodia has officially accepted U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to join as a founding member of the “Board of Peace”, a diplomatic initiative launched in early January 2026.

The President of the Académie Goncourt, Philippe Claudel, humbly inaugurates the first “Goncourt Choice of Cambodia” with francophone pupils and students. This initiative strengthens French literary influence in Phnom Penh, in connection with the upcoming Francophonie Summit.

Despite a global economic environment marked by geopolitical uncertainties and an uneven post-pandemic recovery, Cambodia’s banking and financial sector continued its growth trajectory in 2025.

At the heart of the colonial upheavals of the 20th century, Marius Moutet emerged as a pivotal figure—a committed socialist and pragmatic reformer. Minister of the Colonies under the Popular Front (1936–1938), then Minister of Overseas France (1946–1947, 1950–1951), he sought to reconcile humanist ideals with imperial realities in Indochina.

Neo Geodesia, aka Saphy Vong, hits hard with Oknha Stamina, an album merging traditional Khmer pradal serey music and punk “powerviolence” in a bold sonic experiment.

L’Atelier Studio/Gallery is pleased to present the works of Steve Porte, an American photographer residing in Cambodia. Born in the United States, Steve Porte spent much of his professional life traveling the world while pursuing photography as a personal passion.

It had been a while since I had wanted to return to Kep, Cambodia—and more precisely to Knai Bang Chatt, that uniquely charming hotel I fell in love with during my first stay a few years ago.

In the Shadows of Phnom Penh’s Landfills, a French NGO Brings Hope to the Most Vulnerable AMUR – “At Least One Meal” – nourishes, educates, and restores smiles to children from the slums.

The 9th edition of the Angkor Ultra-Trail gathered last Saturday 1,740 runners from 52 nations on the legendary paths of Siem Reap province, transforming the archaeological site of Angkor into a living stage of sport and culture.

Youk Chhang, Executive Director of the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC‑Cam), has just been appointed Ambassador to the Cabinet of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, with the rank of Minister of State, by royal decree dated January 19, 2026.

In Siem Reap, just steps away from the Old Market and the shimmering reflections of the river, a new spot has caught the eye of art enthusiasts this month: the River Gallery, which over the years has become a key venue in Cambodia’s artistic landscape.

The Thai military aggression against Cambodia has demonstrated the Thai military’s willingness to ignore the laws of armed conflict, which include international laws protecting civilians and cultural property.

Arriving in Cambodia as early as 2004, Sébastien Mezailles closely witnessed the first phases of the country’s economic structuring before specializing in ultralight structural engineering.

Since January 1, 1946, military cooperation between France and Cambodia has woven an unbreakable bond — one born under the French Protectorate and resilient through the storms of history. In 2026, this partnership marks its 80th anniversary, a jubilee that celebrates not only a brotherhood in arms but also a shared commitment to world peace, elite training, and the promotion of the French language within the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF)

The British Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (BritCham Cambodia) made headlines yesterday in partnership with the World Bank, offering its members an exclusive deep dive into the Cambodia Economic Update 2026.

The official invitation extended in early January 2026 by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to join, as a founding member, the newly created “Board of Peace” has caused a minor diplomatic shockwave in a Southeast Asia already rife with strategic tensions.

EuroCham Cambodia and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) met on 16 January 2026 for a meeting focused on optimizing operations at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS).

At the Gallery of Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the exhibition "Ekarieach All Stars – Identity" brings together twenty-six artists in a measured reflection on identity, shaped by history and contemporary transformations.

At the heart of the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) new campus in Phnom Penh, an emotive gesture perpetuates the immortal grace of Khmer classical dance. Photographer Arjay Stevens donated sixty-six precious shots capturing the essence of Em Theay, the legendary Royal Ballet master who passed in 2021.

Welcome to Koh Toteung, a rare gem nestled within the Koh Sdach archipelago, off the coast of Kiri Sakor in Koh Kong Province. Far from the crowds of Angkor or the busy beaches of Sihanoukville, this peaceful island is preparing to open its arms to travelers—both Cambodians and foreigners—seeking authenticity.

The Cambodian garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector reached a new milestone in 2025, recording exports worth US$15.7 billion, a remarkable 15.8% increase compared to the previous year, according to official figures from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.