YKK Canada Inc., recognized worldwide for manufacturing high-quality textile accessories, notably zippers,] [manifestes a strong interest in establishing a production unit in Cambodia.

The Conseil pour le développement du Cambodge (CDC) announced on Friday a spectacular increase in approved investments during the first ten months of 2025. With a total of 575 projects validated between January and October, the kingdom recorded a 66% rise compared to the 346 projects counted during the same period last year.

The scent of success floated this weekend in Phnom Penh. Amid the applause of an enthusiastic audience, Cambodian rice Malys Angkor once again won the trophy for Best Rice in the World 2025 at the prestigious The Rice Trader World Rice Conference, held in the Kingdom's capital from November 7 to 9.

During the recent health forum organized by EuroCham at the Sun & Moon Riverside, Mr. Oudam Rony, Director of the Department of Supervision of Technological Risks and Innovation at the Banque Nationale du Cambodge (BNC), presented his analysis of the cross-cutting issues between digital finance and connected health.

In a four-square-meter boutique on the first floor of O'Russey market, Sok Markly, 34 years old, a couturière de mariage, sits in front of her sewing machine making sparkling dresses for brides in Phnom Penh.

At the heart of Siem Reap, the Le Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, an emblematic establishment steeped in history for nearly 93 years, has been awarded for the second consecutive year the prestigious Green Globe Certification, an internationally recognized label that rewards excellence in sustainable management in the tourism sector.

The demolition of the Angkor Meanchey building was triggered after the Ministry of Urban Planning declared the structure unsafe, imposing a short deadline for the last residents to evacuate. Despite compensation offered by the authorities, some families refused to leave, feeling that the indemnity conveyed neither dignity nor recognition of their shared history with the place. The process, begun on October 13, 2025, will last 45 days.

On November 6, the birth of an essential legend of Cambodian music was celebrated: Ros Serey Sothea. Born in 1947 in Battambang province, within a modest family, she rose to embody the quintessence of Khmer singing, earning the honorary title of "Queen with the Golden Voice" bestowed by King Norodom Sihanouk himself.

It is a beautiful story unfolding today within the prestigious spaces of Raffles Hotel Le Royal, carried by a unique initiative: inviting the children from the NGO Sunrise Cambodia to express themselves through painting, inspired by the elegance and unique atmosphere of the hotel. Their works will then be exhibited and distributed as postcards, offering great visibility to their creativity and their vision of the world.

A brand-new sound in Phnom Penh! On the 15th of this month starting at 7:00 PM, Chew & Bash at the Coconut Club on Koh Pich will host the debut of an entirely new musical group made up of twelve musicians with a very brassy sound: Brass On The Block.

On this Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Kingdom of Cambodia commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the proclamation of its independence from the French colonial power. This national day, a symbol of sovereignty and rebirth, holds special significance for the Cambodian people. Through official ceremonies, parades, and tributes paid to His Majesty King Father Norodom Sihanouk, the architect of national freedom, the entire country celebrates the pride of its heritage and the continu

Until November 8, 2025, Battambang ignites with creativity with the official opening of the 4th edition of the S’Art Urban Art Festival, an event confirming the city as the beating heart of the contemporary Cambodian artistic scene.

This year, the legendary Bon Om Touk, also called the Fête de l’Eau in Cambodia, is experienced under a contrasting light. While the main festivities in Phnom Penh were canceled due to ongoing tensions at the border with Thailand and the government's need to concentrate resources on humanitarian issues, traditional celebrations continue with fervor in several provinces of the kingdom.

Since the beginning of 2025, the border between Thailand and Cambodia has been the theater of a major geopolitical crisis that continues an old but still burning territorial dispute. The epicenter of this conflict is the contested zone around the Ta Krabei temple, a historic site adjacent to the more widely recognized temples of Preah Vihear, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In the midst of the tragedy of the border conflict with Thailand, Sergeant Samreth Pry, a dedicated soldier of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, lost his life in combat. At 58, he embodied bravery and devotion, sacrificing himself to defend his homeland.​

At the dawn of the 20th century, as the great colonial currents were redrawing new horizons, a Breton painter with a keen eye and a seafaring soul ventured to the mysterious heart of Cambodia. Maurice Menardeau, naval officer and official artist, was not content to simply travel through these distant lands: he scrutinized them, felt them, and transposed them with rare sensitivity.

Bayon Education and Development (BED), in partnership with the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), officially launched on October 3, 2025, in Run Ta Ek, Siem Reap province, the project entitled "Promoting a Sustainable, Circular, and Inclusive Tourism Ecosystem for Youth and Women."

From November 14 to 16, 2025, Siem Reap will dress up in the colors of the Francophonie and invites enthusiasts, families, and the curious to a festive immersion at the heart of the Village de la Francophonie. On the riverbanks, at the corner of 5th Street and Pokambor Avenue, this unmissable event will offer a variety of cultures, activities, and flavors in a friendly atmosphere open to all.

The Angkor Archaeological Park welcomed 765,518 foreign visitors between January and October 2025, according to figures published by Angkor Enterprise. This attendance volume, with a very slight decrease of 1.12% compared to the same period last year, may illustrate the consolidation of the sector's recovery after several years marked by the health crisis and regional economic fluctuations.

The K.E.P Lighthouse project—presented last Friday to the press in the premises of Raffles Hotel Le Royal—stands as an ambitious and masterful ode to the future of Cambodia's coastline. More than just a real estate development, the project embodies a contemporary vision that blends exceptional design, sustainability, art, gastronomy, and community.​

In the quiet light of Mondol 3 village, in Siem Reap, was born Poun Sanya, the second child in a family of four. His life now flows in Kandal, far from the mountains of his childhood, but his heart remains inhabited by the memory of a man lost too soon: his father, Kim Sam-At, chief warrant officer of the 3rd Intervention Brigade of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.

During the honorary gala held on October 29, 2025, Cambodia's name proudly resonated throughout the Asian golf world. Vattanac Golf Resort, an architectural and sporting gem nestled on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, was awarded the prestigious "Distinguished Contribution to Growing the Game" prize at the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Golf Industry Awards.

The island of Koh Rong, pearl of the Cambodian coastline, confirms its growing appeal among local and international tourists at the beginning of 2025. With more than 100,400 visitors welcomed during the first quarter of 2025, including nearly 38,000 foreigners, Koh Rong establishes itself as a flagship destination, a catalyst for a sustained and promising regional economic dynamic.

On October 30, 2025, Phnom Penh established itself as the nerve center of health innovation by hosting the EuroCham Healthcare Forum & Innovation Exhibition 2025 at SUN & MOON Riverside.