From November 19 to December 19, 2025, Phnom Penh is transforming. Between vibrant alleys and heritage sites, the city vibrates to the sound of shutters and is covered with multiple perspectives, brought together by the 16th edition of a now unmissable festival in Southeast Asia.

Transforming its 28th-floor venue into a lively, thematic celebration, Khéma Flatiron infused this edition of “Wine and Dine” with a festive Halloween spirit. The evening attracted an impressive turnout, with guests drawn equally by the restaurant’s culinary excellence and the staff’s creative seasonal decorations.

The United States imposed a 19% tariff on all goods imported from Cambodia on August 1, 2025, marking a major turning point in bilateral trade policy. This measure, negotiated after months of tensions, was hailed by the Cambodian government as a relative victory, avoiding the catastrophic scenario of a 36% tariff that could have paralyzed the country's export economy.

Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ (PPSP) illustrates through its 2024 Sustainability Report a clear ambition: to combine economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental protection.

Jessica Srin, better known by her stage name MC Lisha, is an iconic figure in Cambodian rap and one of the first women to make a mark in this male-dominated musical field. However, behind her fame, the young artist is going through a critical ordeal today: she is fighting tuberculosis, a disease that threatens her life and requires urgent medical care.

In 2025, Cambodia shows a robust commercial dynamic, with a total volume of international trade exceeding 50 billion dollars during the first ten months. This notable increase reflects significant growth despite an uncertain global context and highlights the strategic importance that foreign trade holds for the kingdom's economic development.

In 2025, the Water Festival was canceled in the Cambodian capital. This decision was made in the context of border tensions with Thailand and a humanitarian crisis that required the government’s attention. The political choice to abandon most of the festivities in Phnom Penh aimed to concentrate resources on managing displaced populations and ensuring internal stability, at the cost of a significant tourism sacrifice.​

Until January 15, 2026, five artists from the prestigious Phare Ponleu Selpak School of Battambang take the public on a sensory journey where their works combine painting and immersive mixed media.

As the sultry season approaches, there is no finer moment to rejuvenate the body and soul through a mindful fusion of wellness and epicurean elegance. In the cosmopolitan heart of Phnom Penh, the illustrious establishments Topaz, Malis, Siena, and Khéma redefine the art of plant-based dining, elevating it to unparalleled levels of sophistication and sensory delight

The episode could have remained a localized incident in a mountainous area still marked by the scars of war. But it took a major political turn. By deciding to suspend a series of security cooperation agreements with Cambodia, Thailand has rekindled border sensitivities. Phnom Penh, for its part, firmly rejects any responsibility in the explosion of a landmine that supposedly injured several Thai soldiers near the Preah Vihear temple, a highly sensitive symbol of the common b

Let us recall that on November 11, 1918, the armistice ending the guerre de 14-18 was signed. The First World War, which caused more than 18 million deaths, saw the participation of thousands of volunteers from the French colonial empire. Among them were also Cambodians.

Royal Cambodian cuisine, though less known than that of its Southeast Asian neighbors, holds a rich and subtle history deeply anchored in Khmer culture.

Discussions between McDonald’s Corporation and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol confirm a decisive step in the kingdom’s economic opening. The American giant, represented by Andrew Gregory, Executive Director for Southeast Asia, is currently exploring the conditions for establishing in Phnom Penh.

As the hot season approaches, it is time to think about discovering or rediscovering the Cambodian coastline which shelters some magical places. Cambodge Mag offers a selection of exclusive resorts — which we have tested — where authenticity, comfort, and gastronomy intertwine to offer unique experiences. Here is a non-exhaustive guide of some beautiful addresses to combine dreams, rest, and discoveries.

On November 7, Cambodia celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the inscription of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Timeless rites, enchanting gestures, dazzling costumes: the Khmer royal dance embodies not only the soul of an ancient civilization but also a living treasure that continues to illuminate the global cultural stage.

The natural dried mangoes from the company Kirirom Food Production (KFP) Co., Ltd. have just arrived on the Australian market. This first commercial shipment of 20 metric tons marks the official launch of a long-term commercial agreement, covering the period 2024-2030, between the Cambodian company and a major Australian wholesale distributor.

The Kantha Bopha hospitals in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, renowned for their commitment to providing free medical care to children, saw their Foundation receive an impressive sum of 4,493,950 dollars during the third quarter of 2025.

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.