Beneath the Sea is a short documentary born from a specific commission and a sincere sense of urgency. The film was created for Art for Kep, an initiative that combines artistic creation, territorial promotion, and the protection of a fragile ecosystem. This dual mandate — aesthetic and activist — permeates every shot.

The Elephant Bar at Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh has just received one of the highest distinctions in the global hospitality industry: the prestigious American magazine Food & Wine, an undisputed authority in gastronomy and the art of living, has selected it among the ten best hotel bars in the world in its May 2026 edition.

In a high school in Sa-ang, Kandal province, dozens of students recently experienced an extraordinary learning activity. Gathered for an educational forum dedicated to the history of Democratic Kampuchea (1975–1979), they attended a screening of the documentary First Witness — a powerful film that gives voice to survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime. A rare initiative, but more necessary than ever.

Caroline Loeum Grelier is a candidate on the list “French in Cambodia – Stronger Together” for the election of Councillors for French Citizens Abroad in Cambodia. Living in Battambang since 2010, she embodies a living link between two cultures—French and Khmer—shaped through years of community involvement, school leadership, and a family life deeply rooted in Cambodian society.

As the elections for Advisors to French Citizens Abroad in Cambodia approach, we interviewed Bernard Podevin, a candidate on the list “French in Cambodia – Stronger Together,” led by Florian Bohème. Having lived in Siem Reap for nearly twelve years, this discreet yet deeply humane man shares his background, motivations, and vision for serving the French community in Cambodia.

Having lived in Cambodia since 2012, Éric Bouhelier is one of those often referred to as “the French who stay.” After a career as an entrepreneur and manager in the hospitality and restaurant sector, he chose to settle in a country he fell in love with, moving from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh while maintaining strong ties with different regions of the Kingdom.

Along the southern shores of Cambodia, a quiet but profound transformation is underway. The Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries (SCMF) project has just reached a symbolic milestone: 1,250 Fish Productivity Structures (FPS) have been deployed, representing 25% of the total target.

On the occasion of the launch of Destination Eco Talents, an initiative led by the OIF to promote green and responsible entrepreneurship in Francophone countries, we met with Lionel Maitrepierre.

Cendy Lacroix is not a candidate who appeared out of nowhere. Living in Cambodia for 14 years, this former French entrepreneur in the events sector has steadily built a strong presence at the heart of the Kingdom’s francophone community. Real estate agency, support networks, daily assistance to expatriates, community involvement, Cambodian honorary distinctions—her track record speaks for itself.

There is something slightly dizzying about the timing. As Cambodia prepares to host the 20th Francophonie Summit next November—only the second ever held in Asia since Hanoi in 1997—the La French Tech Phnom Penh community has just secured the renewal of its label for the 2026–2028 period.

As the elections for the Councilors of French Citizens Abroad approach, the list French in Cambodia – Stronger Together presents candidates deeply rooted in the daily life of the French community in Cambodia. Florian Bohême, head of the list and President of the Consular Council since 2021, embodies a vision of representation based on concrete action, transparency, and proximity.

Chaque année au Cambodge se tient le festival de Lok Ta Pring Ka-ek dans le village de Boeung aux alentours de Phnom Penh. Il s'agit...

Along the Mekong River and in the caves of Battambang, Franco-Cambodian archaeologists are uncovering traces of human occupation dating back 600,000 years. This is the story of an investigation deep into the past.

Sathya Sor is a candidate on the “Citizen Relay of French Nationals in Cambodia” list for the election of Councillors representing French citizens abroad. Born to Cambodian parents who fled the war to settle in France, she grew up between two cultures, two languages, and two histories.

Le silence s’installe lentement dans la salle du Centre de documentation de Prey Veng. À l’extérieur, la vie suit son cours — le bruit lointain des motos, la chaleur dense de l’après-midi cambodgien — mais ici, le temps semble suspendu.

On the occasion of the elections for Advisors representing French citizens abroad, the Relais citoyen des Français du Cambodge list presents its candidates, driven by a shared commitment to proximity and concrete action. Among them is Cécile Hautemulle, a teacher who has been living in Cambodia for more than six years, embodying a vision of representation based on listening, dialogue, and supporting the French community in its daily life.

In September 1928, National Geographic published twenty-seven color photographs of a Cambodia almost unknown to the Western world. Signed by a French adventurer-photographer, a convert to Islam, companion of Pierre Loti, and pioneer of autochrome—these images resurface today with undiminished power. A dive into the lens of a forgotten visionary.

At the heart of Major Yuon Sing’s story lies, first and foremost, a striking contrast: the violence of a battlefield set against the gentleness of a father’s words to his family.de bataille face à la douceur des mots qu’un père adresse à sa famille.

Three Cambodian actors walk the Croisette for the world premiere of an event film selected at ACID 2026. A historic moment for Khmer cinema.

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

Franco-Cambodian, marketing professional and president of the international association YUVACHUN, Kaliane Tea is on the Relais citoyen des Français du Cambodge list for the election of Advisors for French Citizens Abroad.

On May 18, 2026, Smart Axiata signed a partnership with Canadia Group, including Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) and Canadia Investment Holding (CIH), to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation, enhancing connectivity, and exploring innovative technology-focused initiatives within Canadia Group’s diversified portfolio.

OCIC Group and Canadia Bank have signed a partnership with Falcon Tech, official distributor of Apple products in Cambodia and member of La French Tech Phnom Penh, to collaborate on EdTech initiatives, customer-oriented financial solutions and the integration of the Apple tech ecosystem within Canadia Group’s activities.

Meeting with Thanet Thorn, producer at Tiny Films, on the sidelines of the CIFF 360 professional forum in Kep. Between clear-eyed awareness of the fragility of an emerging industry and an unwavering belief in the power of Khmer storytelling.