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Artists for Humanity: Blending Cambodian Art, Social Impact, and Solidarity
Between Artistic Expression and Social Engagement, Cambodia's Capital Prepares to Pulse with an Exceptional Initiative. Artists for Humanity – Everyday People brings together sixteen Cambodian artists for a collective exhibition and charitable auction, culminating on April 2, 2026, at Rosewood Phnom Penh. This event transforms the ordeal of border tensions into an ode to solidarity and creation.

Partenaire Presse
Mar 242 min read


New Tech Community Executive Board Takes Office Ahead of Francophonie Summit
The new executive board of the tech community, made up of nine members including five women, takes office eight months before the Francophonie Summit. The goal: structure a booming ecosystem and leverage international attention to attract talent and capital.

Editorial team
Mar 243 min read


Park Jungloo: A Quick Nature Escape from Phnom Penh's Chaos
Park Jungloo: Just minutes from the capital's hustle, a beautiful getaway where nature, design, and relaxation blend in perfect simplicity. Amid lush greenery immersion, sustainable initiatives, and gourmet pleasures, here's the story of a timeless stay, almost within reach.

Christophe Gargiulo
Mar 243 min read


The Indochina Piastre: A Colonial Currency’s Rise and Fall
A unit of currency imposed in 1885 across the entire Indochinese territory, the trade piastre long embodied the financial power of France in the Far East. Yet behind this façade lies a history of scandals, trafficking, and monetary dislocation that would hasten the end of the French presence. A look back at a coin that reveals much about the fragilities of the colonial system.

Christophe Gargiulo
Mar 244 min read


Cambodia's Immense Pride in Hosting the 2026 Francophonie Summit
Cambodia expresses « immense pride » at the prospect of hosting the 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026, a major diplomatic event that will bring together Francophone nations in Southeast Asia for only the second time in nearly three decades.

Editorial team
Mar 233 min read


« Loin du Mékong » : A Family's Fractured Legacy Across Colonial Indochina
Dans son premier roman, l’enquêteur Louis Raymond remonte le In his debut novel, investigator Louis Raymond traces back through the 20th century to reconstruct the family saga of a "métis" man caught between the nurturing river and French exile. A work where collective history intertwines with the quest for identity, blending the rigor of the journalist with the freedom of the novelist.

Editorial team
Mar 233 min read


Phnom Penh Prepares to Celebrate Khmer New Year under the Sign of National Solidarity
Phnom Penh Prepares to Celebrate Khmer New Year under the Sign of National Solidarity. From April 14 to 19, the "Nokor Sankranta" festivities will honor troops stationed on the front lines and the tens of thousands of citizens displaced by persistent border tensions.

Editorial team
Mar 232 min read


Cambodia Approves Emergency $2.50 Monthly Transport Allowance for Garment Workers Amid Fuel Price Surge
Facing the surge in fuel prices that is paralyzing global supply chains, Cambodia's National Minimum Wage Council approved, on Friday, March 20, an emergency measure to relieve transportation costs for workers in the ready-to-wear, footwear, and travel goods sectors.

Editorial team
Mar 232 min read


Cambodia's Fuel and Electricity Austerity Drive Amid Middle East Oil Disruptions
In a context of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupting global oil supply chains, the Royal Cambodian Government has launched an ambitious directive to streamline fuel and electricity consumption across all ministries and public institutions.

Editorial team
Mar 232 min read


In the Shadow of Temporary Shelters: Cambodian Families Displaced by Thai Border Clashes
In the shadow of the temporary shelters lining Cambodia's northwest border, hundreds of displaced families wait—sometimes for months—to return to their homes. According to them, their lands and homes, occupied by Thai forces following sporadic but recurring clashes, have become the epicenter of a humanitarian crisis compounded by a persistent diplomatic dispute.

Editorial team
Mar 233 min read


Discover Serenity: Cambodia's First Open Pottery Studio
Imagine a ritual after a hectic day: hands plunged into fresh clay, the potter's wheel turning gently, and the mind finally at peace. This is the promise of Go Pottery Open Studio, Cambodia's very first open-access pottery space, launched by the Khmer Ceramics Centre on River Road, near Route 60 in Siem Reap.

Editorial team
Mar 232 min read


Tida Tep: Blending Khmer Roots with Global Design Innovation
Cambodian-American designer based in Brooklyn, Tida Tep boldly fuses her Khmer heritage with global innovation in graphic design, art direction, and typography.

Editorial team
Mar 232 min read


French at 348 Million Speakers: A Language on the Move, from Africa to Phnom Penh
With 348 million speakers recorded in 2025, the French language continues its remarkable global expansion, driven by the demographic dynamism of the African continent and the renewed appeal of a linguistic space in full transformation.

Christophe Gargiulo
Mar 206 min read


Business & EuroCham : Interview of Nicolas Hollanders, CEO of BRED Bank Cambodia
For this week's interview, Senior Communications Officer Stew Post sat down with Nicolas Hollanders, CEO of BRED Bank Cambodia. The pair discussed Nicolas' path to the position, what has changed since he last spoke with EuroCham nearly four years ago, and what set's BRED Bank apart in Cambodia's highly-competitive financial sector.

Partenaire Presse
Mar 191 min read


Restoration of the Dancing Shiva: A 10th-Century Khmer Masterpiece Rebor
After fifteen years of painstaking Franco-Cambodian work, the dancing Shiva, a unique 10th-century masterpiece, has been reborn from its thousands of fragments. A ceremony celebrated its completion on March 18, 2026, in Siem Reap.

Partenaire Presse
Mar 1912 min read


Direct Bookings: Asia's Hoteliers Reclaim Margins from OTA Dominance
Facing the Crushing Dominance of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), Asian Hoteliers Suffer Margin Erosion. Yet, Awareness is Growing: Direct Booking is No Longer Just a Channel, but a Strategic Lever for Profitability and Brand Identity. Deciphering a Market in Full Mutation, from Vietnam to Indonesia.

Editorial team
Mar 194 min read


ASEAN+3: The World's Largest Market and Cambodia's Golden Opportunity
In a global economy upended by trade tensions, one reality emerges: ASEAN+3 – China, Japan, South Korea, and the ten ASEAN countries – has become the world's largest market.

Editorial team
Mar 183 min read


Phnom Penh's Cinematic Renaissance: The 15th Cambodia International Film Festival
From March 24 to 29, Phnom Penh becomes the capital of an unprecedented creative effervescence. The 15th edition of the Cambodia International Film Festival unfurls its screens across ten venues in the city, offering more than 150 free screenings.

La Rédaction
Mar 184 min read


Surge in Airfares Between France and Cambodia Threatens 2026 Tourist Season
The surge in airfares between France and Cambodia, combined with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the kingdom's poor reputation regarding cybercrime, endangers the 2026 tourist season. While Hun Manet's government attempts a large-scale communication operation, warning signs are flashing red for the local economy.

La Rédaction
Mar 184 min read


Cambodia's Milestone: Regulating Early Childhood Care for Equity and Growth
On December 15, 2025, Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet signed a historic sub-decree on the management of child care centers, marking a decisive step with the first formal regulatory framework for nurseries in Cambodia.

Editorial team
Mar 183 min read


Cambodia Invites 500 Travel Agents Globally to Experience the Kingdom’s Diverse Tourism Offerings
The Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB) has announced the launch of the “500 Agents FAM Trip 2026” program, an initiative aims to invite 500 international travel agents globally to experience Cambodia firsthand during the country’s green season, between May and October 2026.

Editorial team
Mar 182 min read


Cambodia : Restoration Triumph, Koh Ker's Dancing Shiva Revived
Under the high patronage of His Excellency Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts of the Kingdom of Cambodia, a ceremony today marks the completion of the restoration of the Dancing Shiva statue from the Koh Ker site.

Partenaire Presse
Mar 182 min read


Cambodia – History – Royal Ballet: History of Groslier's Apsara Photographs
Excerpts from the script of the television series directed by Christophe Gargiulo with the assistance of His Highness Prince Tesso Sisowath, with the help of the Francophonie and the NGO NKFC, Cambodia Mag invites you to read or rediscover the illustrated script of the second part of the episode entitled ‘’The Time of Discoveries’’

Christophe Gargiulo
Mar 173 min read


Emma for Cambodia: Music as a Bridge to Hope in Stung Meanchey
Cambodia has this special gift of seizing your heart around a street corner, a smile, or a child's gaze. For Marianne Medley, an accomplished musician and strong-willed woman, it was a revelation during two pivotal trips.

Emmanuel Pezard
Mar 163 min read
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