Cambodia, a country criss-crossed by iconic rivers and lakes such as the Mekong and Tonlé Sap, is engaged in a difficult struggle to restore the purity of its waters. Despite ambitious efforts by the government and local stakeholders, river pollution persists, fuelled by massive and often uncontrolled discharge of wastewater.

On 7 August 2025, a conference organised by the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York brought together renowned experts to analyse the recent violent escalation of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, as well as its broader regional implications

After Three Other Trois autres Thaïlande and Trois autres Malaisie, this third and final volume of the trilogy offers a new insight into contemporary Southeast Asia. Three Other Cambodia, edited by Teri Shaffer Yamada, stands out for its approach, which eschews easy exoticism in favour of powerful short stories where people take precedence over picturesque settings.

Cambodia's rice exports to international markets saw a remarkable surge during the first seven months of 2025, generating more than $1.2 billion in revenue, a significant increase of nearly 15% compared to the same period last year.

The Thalias Group’s establishments—Khéma, Topaz, and Malis—offer business lunches that, as their name suggests, are designed to foster professional meetings over refined menus at very affordable prices in an inviting and elegant atmosphere.

With an installed capacity of 60 megawatts, the new photovoltaic power plant in Pursat marks a major step forward in the kingdom's energy transition, driven by the desire to exploit renewable resources in a country that has long been dependent on fossil fuels.

It all began in heavy silence, broken only by the sound of footsteps in the mud and anxious whispers. After the initial distribution of food and an urgent assessment of needs in the two largest camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Phare Ponleu Selpak team in Battambang decided that more was needed than just material aid.

In the ever-evolving hospitality landscape of Cambodia, few figures stand out as prominently as Lina Hak, the Director of Operations at Thalias Hospitality. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Lina has been instrumental in shaping the identity and success of some of Phnom Penh’s most acclaimed dining and hotel experiences. Today, we delve into an exclusive interview with Lina Hak to explore her journey, leadership philosophy, and vision for the future of Thalias Hospit

For several months, the border between Cambodia and Thailand has been the scene of a conflict that has had a profound impact on the region in military, economic, social and tourist terms. On 11 August 2025, the situation shows signs of relative stability, but the issues at stake remain serious and complex, involving prisoners, refugees, diplomatic actors and citizen initiatives in favour of peace.

Cambodia and Thailand have cautiously embarked on a peace process under the auspices of Malaysia, the current chair of ASEAN. On 28 July, a ceasefire was agreed, ending five days of violent clashes that left at least 43 people dead and displaced more than 300,000 people on both sides of the border. This peace pact was negotiated through Malaysian mediation, supported by the United States and China, offering a glimmer of hope for calm.

The Cambodian film world mourns the loss of Citta Uong (also known as Uong Kanthouk), a pioneering filmmaker whose captivating and profound work marked the golden age of Cambodian cinema in the 1960s and 1970s.

Born in 1859 in the hamlet of Arbarella, on the rugged and proud island of Corsica, Jules Agostini grew up in fin-de-siècle France, with a vivid imagination for distant lands and the strangeness of other places.

In a world where the urgency to perform eats away at executives' time, are there still sanctuaries where they can deeply recharge while lucidly mapping out the next chapter of their career? Knai Bang Chatt, a sustainable gem on the Cambodian coast, now offers a unique, bold and transformative answer: the ‘Purposeful Pause – Executive Leadership Chamber’.

By Major General Tith Viseth: Thailand is shooting itself in the foot by attacking Cambodia! Beyond hatred and anger, it is indeed for these reasons that the Thai army continues to provoke Cambodia at a time when an immediate and unconditional ceasefire has been declared by Malaysia.

The history of the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) is deeply linked to that of the Khmer Empire, both through a dynamic of military confrontation and through an extraordinary cultural and institutional heritage. Their shared evolution has helped shape the identity and geopolitics of the entire continental region of Southeast Asia.

At the end of the 19th century, a French merchant navy officer based in the port of Bordeaux wrote a rare and valuable account: a travel letter to Cambodia, then an independent kingdom under the absolute rule of a monarch described with striking frankness.

While the authorities are trying to reassure people about the safety of major destinations, tourism operators are expressing growing disappointment at the reality on the ground and the tangible consequences of this instability for their industry.

Between the Cambodian provinces of Poipet, O Smach, Pailin and Koh Kong, and the border districts of Thailand, lies an archipelago of casinos that forms a discreet but central part of the regional economy.

Four determined Cambodian women from the Boeung Trabek slum in Phnom Penh beautifully tell a story of empowerment and resilience through a profession that is often underestimated: hairdressing and beauty care.

Driven by their passion for films and songs from the pre-Khmer Rouge period—cultural treasures of their Khmer heritage—Preah Sorya, a group of young people working to document this golden age, recently published the results of their project. The group has archived more than 5,000 songs, including a wide range of traditional Khmer music.

When I landed at Pochentong Airport on 25 July 1973, I was struck by the stifling heat and intense humidity. This oppressive heat was accompanied by a persistent, striking, indefinable and captivating smell. This fervent mixture revealed the many scents present on this continent. These fragrances, which can be detected no matter what country you are in, remain the same across borders. Invisible and subtle, they crept into my nostrils, penetrating me without my knowledge, and

The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) and Meta House Phnom Penh are highlighting the courage and perseverance of journalists through an exceptional photographic exhibition dedicated to the brave souls who courageously documented the dark hours of the Cambodian wars of the 1960s and 1970s.

Defining a hero in a time of aggression: How do we define a hero? Must a hero be a soldier who is killed in war, an officer, or a leader of men? Must he be highly trained, educated, or even smart?

À quelques pas des trésors millénaires d’Angkor, le légendaire Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor dévoile une exposition inédite réunissant deux des plus grands noms de la scène picturale contemporaine cambodgienne. Intitulée « Harmonie », cette nouvelle ode artistique éclaire l’hôtel centenaire d’un souffle vibrant, plaçant la nature et la culture khmères au centre de la scène.