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Agroecology in Action: A Press Tour in Siem Reap and Kampong Thom Sheds Light on Cambodia’s Farming Transition
A press tour held in the provinces of Siem Reap and Kampong Thom from 24 to 26 April 2026 highlighted the agroecological transition underway in Cambodian farming communities.

Editorial team
Apr 265 min read


New Solo Exhibition by Nout Daro: What Endures When All Fades, Évanescence
The Gallerist, in collaboration with Raffles Hotel Le Royal, is pleased to announce Evanescence, a new solo exhibition by contemporary Cambodian visual artist Nout Daro. This exhibition presents a series of paintings that question the fragility of existence — the beauty of the natural world and the human condition, always threatened with disappearance, yet also capable of persisting through memory and collective heritage.

Editorial team
Apr 263 min read


Tourism & Siem Reap: The Business and Silk Sides, Two Nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra
Between millenary temples and blooming frangipani, one of Cambodia's most elegant hotels transforms business travel into an art of living.

Voyageuse Passion
Apr 268 min read


Archive & History: The invisible Cambodians of Angkor Wat
Many Cambodians who explored the temples were never credited for their participation, and according to some, the problem has persisted for a long time.

Editorial team
Apr 265 min read


Photography & Siem Reap : Krous Village Awakens, Dawn at the Market
At five in the morning, the Krous Village market bursts into a secret, frenzied life, well before the residents poke their noses out.

Photographe
Apr 263 min read


Siem Reap : Lacquer & Textures, A Night of Art and Flavor
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, Mouhot’s Dream restaurant at the Sofitel Angkor invites its guests to a singular evening, suspended between matter and taste, between artisanal gesture and culinary creation. An exceptional dinner signed by two Erics, two artisans of excellence: Eric Stocker, master lacquerer, and Eric Berrigaud, the hotel’s executive chef.

Editorial team
Apr 254 min read


Cambodia & Culture : Satcha: Reviving Cambodia's Ancient Crafts Near Angkor
Just a stone's throw from the Angkor temples, a lush park houses the first incubation center for Cambodian craftsmanship. Here, dozens of artisans perpetuate millennial know-how, learn to pass it on — and make a living from it.

Editorial team
Apr 254 min read


Cambodia & Journeys: Naphorn, from Siem Reap's Rice Fields to Anjali's Tables
She is 21 years old, with a radiant smile and a very clear idea of where she's headed. Naphorn grew up in Siem Reap, daughter of farmers, and it was in this same city that she learned everything — English, service, self-confidence. Today, she works as an F&B assistant at the Anjali Hotel. She shines.

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Cambodia & Tourism: Cécile Martin-Phipps, "Making Siem Reap a Destination Recognized for Its Sustainability"
On April 21, 2026, Siem Reap inaugurated its second Destination Éco-Talents center, located in the Artisans Angkor workshops. One day of work, two workshops, about twenty partners — and a strong signal: the city is now positioning itself as a major anchor for sustainable tourism. Cécile Martin-Phipps, director of the IFDD, led the workshops and presided over the ceremony. It was her first visit to Cambodia. We met with her.

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Cambodia & Francophonie: "Our dream is for local communities to operate independently"
Vietnamese national, French teacher turned sustainable development specialist, Nguyen Thi Khufu joined the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) in September 2025 to lead the operational side of the Destination Éco-Talents (DET) project

Editorial team
Apr 233 min read


Tourism & Siem Reap : An Oasis of Green Serenity at Anjali by Syphon
There are addresses that one senses as singular well before settling in. Anjali by Syphon is one of them. Located on Korean-Cambodian Friendship Road, just minutes from the Angkor temples, this characterful house reveals itself, from the very first seconds, as a timeless refuge—a cascade of greenery in the heart of a bustling city.

Voyageuse Passion
Apr 236 min read


Siem Reap's New Hub for Sustainable Francophone Tourism
On the eve of Earth Day and approaching the Francophonie Summit, a new crossroads for sustainable tourism takes root in the heart of Siem Reap.

La Rédaction
Apr 237 min read


Cambodia & Nature: The Silent Giant of the Mekong, the Giant Mekong Catfish on the Brink
At the bottom of the Mekong's brown waters, an immense shadow is becoming increasingly rare. Pangasianodon gigas, the giant Mekong catfish, is a large migratory species endemic to the Mekong River basin. Due to its decline and shrinking distribution, it is now listed on the IUCN Red List as "critically endangered."

Editorial team
Apr 223 min read


“Scambodia”: Why Nicknaming Cambodia After Online Scams Is Wrong
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.

Editorial team
Apr 227 min read


Cambodia & Recipe: Tirk Salouk Swai (Mango salad)
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.

Coin gourmand
Apr 212 min read


Cambodia & History: The role of female Khmer Rouge activists during Democratic Kampuchea
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.

Editorial team
Apr 215 min read


Cambodia & History: The one-day war between the Khmer Rouge and the Americans on Koh Tang Island
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.

Youk Chhang
Apr 215 min read


In Cambodia, Bureau Veritas and URATA join forces to build a safer industry
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.

Editorial team
Apr 215 min read


Cambodia digs its future: the Funan Techo Canal enters a new phase
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.

Editorial team
Apr 212 min read


From ICU Shifts to Yoga Mats: Salila Thuy's Journey of Healing and Care
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.

Editorial team
Apr 213 min read


The Tevadas Choose a Name: An Ancient Cambodian Naming Ritual
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.

Chroniqueur
Apr 214 min read


The Yukanthor Affair: A Prince’s Protest Against French Colonial Rule
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.

Editorial team
Apr 216 min read


Asian Film Festival 2026 in Rome: Best Actor Award Goes to Piseth Chhun
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

Editorial team
Apr 191 min read


Cambodia's Economy: Border Closure, Trade Tensions, and the 2050 High-Income Goal
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.

La Rédaction
Apr 195 min read
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