The Cambodia Pavilion has won international acclaim, receiving the prestigious Bronze Award in the Exhibition Design - Module Pavilions (Type B + X) category at the official BIE Day ceremony at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This distinction, announced by the Ministry of Commerce, is the crowning achievement of a participation marked by a remarkable balance between cultural heritage and innovation.

On Wednesday 22 October 2025, at the Factory Phnom Penh, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cambodia (CCIFC) will be inaugurating the very first Rendez-vous de la CCIFC. This new format is designed to place the exchange of ideas at the heart of a strategic issue: sustainable development.

An exceptional evening of music this Tuesday 14 October, starting at 7pm, at the Hard Rock Cafe in Exchange Square Mall. This unique event will spotlight the talented Meng Keopichda, one of the most captivating voices on the contemporary Cambodian scene.

Phnom Penh is about to vibrate to the rhythm of an exceptional musical tribute. On Wednesday 15 October 2025, in the iconic ballroom of the Raffles Hotel Le Royal, French singer Marion Rampal will carry the voice and spirit of the legendary Abbey Lincoln, a major figure in jazz, a committed actress and an inspired composer.

In the tranquil countryside of Cambodia, a unique story unfolds through the experiences of two young women who have embraced new roles far from their French hometowns. Morgane Viricel-Boges and her colleague combine their professional expertise with heartfelt dedication to community and childhood education. Their journey at Kep Children is a testament to adaptability, cultural exchange, and the power of youthful energy in making a meaningful difference.

In the serene coastal town of Kep, Cambodia, where the turquoise sea meets humble communities, a quiet revolution in children's education and welfare has been steadily growing for over a decade. At the heart of this transformation stands Anne-Sophie Grasset, the passionate president and founder of Kep Children, a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to breaking the cycles of poverty through education and community support.

Faced with the painful economic repercussions of the border conflict with Thailand, Cambodia is revealing itself in a more complex light than the raw figures would suggest.

Meet Jeclan Wanapom, a young man from Lifou, a remote island in New Caledonia, who shares his unique journey as an intercultural volunteer. Through his missions in Cambodia, he supports local youth and the promotion of the French-speaking world, while forging deep links between two cultures that he feels are close.

Cambodia mourns the death of a man with a big heart, Dr Michel Sebban, a French general practitioner, gynaecologist and acupuncturist, who had chosen Phnom Penh as his home and place of devotion since 2011.

At the age of 25, Morgane Levasseur embodies the dynamic, committed young people working to promote solidarity and commitment in Cambodia. Originally from the Paris region, she arrived in Cambodia a year and a half ago to get involved with the Kep Children association.

In the XIXᵉ century, when Europe was still vibrating to the rhythm of the great explorations and dreams of the Orient, one name resonated in scholarly and adventurous circles: that of Xavier Brau de Saint-Pol Lias.

With gentleness and sincerity, Draikolo Udrupa, a young Caledonian from Lifou, shares a look of pride and curiosity on her atypical journey. From her native island to Cambodia, she embodies the link between Oceanic traditions and openness to the world.

La 12ᵉ Journée du Volontariat Français a rassemblé, samedi 11 octobre 2025, à l’Institut français du Cambodge, un public passionné venu célébrer les multiples visages de l’engagement solidaire.

From 14 to 16 November 2025, the banks of Siem Reap will vibrate to the rhythm of La Francophonie. For three days, the museum town will be transformed into a cultural crossroads where music, art, gastronomy and creativity come together.

At the University of Health Sciences campus in Phnom Penh, more than 120 students and health professionals recently took part in an exceptional master class hosted by Mintha Care Cambodia, Bioderma and the Bioderma Foundation.

Born in Cambodia, Channara has travelled a long way from France to his native country, driven by a deep desire to contribute to the development of his birthplace. An engineer and architect trained in Paris, he shares here his rich professional career and the challenges he has taken on in emblematic projects, while taking a personal look at the development of Phnom Penh and his life beyond work.

Phnom Penh is set to vibrate to the rhythms and flavours of Bavaria as Oktoberfest 2025 is held on 24 and 25 October at the Connexion Community Mall on Koh Pich island. A press conference was held yesterday on the terrace of the Chew & Bash restaurant on Koh Pich, attended by some thirty local journalists, to unveil the concept of the 2025 edition of the famous event.

Cambodia has been voted the fifth friendliest country in the world in the prestigious Readers' Choice Awards 2025 published by British magazine Condé Nast Traveller. With a remarkable score of 97.33 points, the Khmer kingdom beat out major tourist nations such as Vietnam (97.27) and Thailand (96.36), testifying to the unique charm of its people and the warmth of its welcome.

Thalias Hospitality Group proudly introduces a new line of ready-to-eat products under its beloved Nham Eylov brand, designed for easy and quick home enjoyment. These meals can be savored alongside bread, sandwiches, or complement many other dishes, offering a delicious taste of Cambodian cuisine with ultimate convenience.

Chef Sao Sopheak captured all the attention during the recent kickoff evening of the France-Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This “star chef’s” journey to France and his victory at the International Gastronomy Village boosted his confidence and proved that Khmer cuisine can indeed charm the French—a significant feat considering the global reputation of French cuisine.

The evidence is clear: competitor markets manage to monetise each visitor up to 3.5 times more than Cambodia, regardless of the size of the influx. So the key issue for Cambodian decision-makers is not quantity, but the value generated by each visitor.

In Siem Reap, a stone's throw from the legends of Angkor, the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort has achieved yet another feat, coming fourth in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2025 ranking of Asia's top twenty resorts.

On 26 October 2025, the Grand Ballroom of the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra will vibrate to the rhythm of emotion and solidarity during Musica Felice's 15th charity concert , entitled Living Hope. Since its creation in 2017, this international choir, founded by the talented Miwako Fujiwara, has established itself as a pillar of Phnom Penh's cultural scene, combining artistic excellence and humanitarian commitment.

France actively supports agriculture for sustainable development in Cambodia, notably through the ‘Healthy Rice’ project, supported by the French Embassy and piloted by the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) in Asia.