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.

Cambodia is taking a new step forward in its strategic partnership with China by announcing the imminent integration of the regional aircraft fleet COMAC C909 into its national airline Air Cambodia starting in 2026.

Phnom Penh is ready to vibrate to the rhythm of French culture on Saturday, November 22, 2025, the date on which the highly anticipated edition of the Marché Français, organized by the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie France Cambodge (CCIFC), will take place.

His Excellency Dr. Lo Veasnakiry, Secretary of State in charge of health policy, financing, and digital health at the Ministry of Health of Cambodia, solemnly opened the recent Healthcare and Innovation Exhibition 2025 Forum organized by EuroCham in Phnom Penh.

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) of Cambodia has officially announced that the 18th edition of the Cambodia Trade Expo (CTExpo) will take place from December 4 to 7, 2025, at the prestigious PH Grand Hall Convention Center, located in Borey Peng Huoth Boeung Snor, Phnom Penh.

On October 30, 2025, the EuroCham Healthcare Forum and Innovation Exhibition 2025 brought together the main players in the health sector, from public decision-makers to private innovators, around a shared ambition: to shape a trusted, inclusive, and forward-looking digital health system in Cambodia.

In Phnom Penh, at the offices of Confluences, a new resident has just enriched the ecosystem: Komon, a Jurits firm with an international footprint, represented in Cambodia by Wissam Mghazli. Managing Partner of the firm, co-founder and president of the Franco-Cambodian Association of Jurists.

In the setting of the SUN & MOON Riverside in Phnom Penh, on October 30, 2025, the Health and Innovation Forum organized by EuroCham Cambodia established itself as a melting pot of ideas and proposals to shape the future of digital health in the Kingdom.