"One never truly leaves such places; they are carried within, like a fragrance that never fades." At times, life offers moments of rare privilege. This weekend at the “Grand Hôtel d’Angkor”, in Siem Reap, is one of those that will never be forgotten. More than a simple stay, it was an immersion into the elegance of an institution that embodies, with a rare sincerity, the very essence of luxury in Cambodia.

According to a study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the escalation of tensions in the Gulf region could cost Southeast Asia up to 2.3 percentage points of growth by 2027. For Cambodia, a country heavily reliant on energy imports, the risk of a sustained rise in oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices is compounded by shocks to supply chains and remittances.

There’s the sun we know elsewhere, and then there’s the one in Cambodia during the dry season. A nearly mineral light, blinding, that crashes down on the rice fields, the ochre facades of pagodas, and Phnom Penh’s sidewalks as early as 7 a.m.

Along the Cambodia-Thailand border, the post-2025 Cold War is evident in the taut barbed wire, aligned metal containers, and militarized posts that now dot the border communes of Pursat and Oddar Meanchey.

At 17, Klara Monory-Caillaux already holds two distinct dreams in her hands: a piano under her fingers and a future white coat. Born in Phnom Penh to a French father and a Cambodian mother, she grew up between two languages, two family landscapes, and two ways of thinking.

The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) successfully held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 26. This major event brought together members and national chapters around a positive review and statutory reforms adapted to geopolitical realities.

In a context of tense oil markets, exacerbated by disruptions in the Red Sea and Asia's dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, Cambodia is doubling down on efforts to secure its fuel supplies. Her Excellency the Minister of Commerce, Cham Nimul, recently reassured the population while calling for energy sobriety.

As tensions intensify in the Middle East, Mekong basin economies are taking the full brunt of an energy shock that their fragile structures struggle to absorb.

The Embassy of Vietnam in Cambodia illuminated Prey Veng province last Saturday with a wave of generosity. Organized just before the Khmer New Year festivities, this charitable mission provided free medical consultations, medicines, and gift packages to 500 disadvantaged residents. A concrete gesture that strengthens the fraternal ties between the two neighboring nations.

Last Saturday, the Novotel Phnom Penh hosted the first edition of Tastin’ France in the country, bringing together 15 French producers to explore a market that is still young but experiencing strong growth.

In Kep, art is now envisioned as a bridge between the sea, the local community, and environmental preservation. In this landscape undergoing a cultural renaissance, the book Kep Raw 2026 (Blurb, 2026) stands out as a singular graphic voice, carried by the Art for Kep artist residency.

On March 28, 2026, the prestigious Pavillon Baltard in Paris, an iconic venue steeped in history since its inauguration in 1855, pulsed to the rhythm of a memorable event: the election of Miss Cambodia in France 2026.

Faced with the collapse of the real estate sector, the massive return of migrants, and the rise in U.S. tariffs, Cambodia is embarking on a structural transition toward a more selective and industrial growth model.

She grew up amid the sounds of the Seine and the forgotten melodies of Cambodia. Wadey Nara, a Franco-Cambodian artist, has established herself in just a few years as one of the most singular voices in identity-driven pop. Her credo? Reviving Khmer classics from the 1960s with a contemporary production, without ever descending into cliché.

Founded in 2023 by chef Phila Lorn and his wife Rachel Seng in the historic South 9th Street Italian Market, Mawn is much more than just a restaurant. It embodies a story of resilience. Phila Lorn's parents, survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime, immigrated to the United States in 1985 after spending years in refugee camps.

Heroic soldier Chhaun Tola sacrificed his life on the night of December 13, 2025, due to a bomb dropped by a Thai military drone at the frontlines of the Ta Moan Temple sector.

The 15th Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) enters its final phase with an intense and emotionally rich program. From March 27 to 29, 2026, the spotlight will shine on local and international talents, offering premieres, tributes, and discoveries for all audiences.

The former U.S. Embassy building in Phnom Penh, constructed in the 1960s, is currently being demolished for structural safety reasons. This symbol of a tumultuous diplomatic era gives way to modern Cambodian history.

In Austin, Texas—the city where electric guitars fuse with startups—, Salicia Nicollete Kol shines as a Khmer American rewriting the rules of success.

At the fall of Phnom Penh, on April 17, 1975, the French embassy became an improvised ark for thousands of foreign nationals and Cambodians. For thirteen days, vice‑consul Jean Dyrac had to manage the impossible: protect those under his care without delivering others to the Khmer Rouge killing machine. Between the official narrative, the archives, and the wounded memories of survivors, this is a revisit of a largely forgotten tragedy.

As the Phnom Penh condominium market rationalizes, foreign investors, particularly Europeans, favor projects by recognized developers in central neighborhoods and shun speculative operations.

The French Embassy in Phnom Penh has announced the closure of the application period for the election on 31 May 2026. In the single electoral constituency that is Cambodia, five lists are officially registered.

As the country navigates a challenging period, the CIFF opening ceremony delivered a breath of fresh air—a concentrated burst of smiles, glamour, and elegance on the red carpet at the renowned Chaktomuk Theater.

Ten years ago, Joshua Chiang cast his unique gaze on Cambodia. Since then, he has never stopped reinventing it. The Plantation Resort, a lush green oasis in the heart of the capital, will host the opening of the landmark exhibition on Sunday, March 29, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM: “Makaras and Motodops – Joshua Chiang’s 10-Year Journey”.