The name Sean Flynn immediately conjures up a double legend: son of the legendary actor Errol Flynn, hero of the adventure films of Hollywood's golden age, and intrepid photojournalist who mysteriously disappeared in the middle of the fighting in Vietnam. His story, a blend of glamour, action, bravery and tragic disappearance, still fascinates journalists, historians and adventure enthusiasts today.

The Waste Summit Cambodia returns in 2025 with renewed ambition and an even more inclusive approach. This year, the event is joining forces with the Cambodia Inclusive and Responsible Business (IRB) Forum, under the aegis of the Sustainable Business Alliance (SBA), to form a regional platform bringing together public and private stakeholders, researchers, start-ups and NGOs around the key themes of waste management, the circular economy, gender equality and climate-resilient

Cambodia confirms its economic attractiveness with significant growth in approved investments in the first nine months of 2025. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved projects totalling $7.8 billion in fixed asset investments, an impressive 47% increase compared with the same period in 2024, signalling sustained momentum in the national economy.

Since 2 October 2025, Phnom Penh has been hosting Clean Energy Week, a major event illustrating the central role of clean energy in Cambodia's economic competitiveness and industrial growth.

The negatives now on view at SOSORO change that story. Discovered in the 1980s by Princess Norodom Marie and later identified by EFEO scholar Olivier de Bernon, they document nearly half of the lost cycle

Emmanuel Pezard and artist Vannak Khun have become key figures in the authentic discovery of Phnom Penh and its hidden treasures.

On 27 September 2025, a team from the Cambodia Documentation Centre visited Prey Chan, a village in the province of Banteay Meanchey, to gather testimonies from villagers whose homes and land had been surrounded by barbed wire laid by Thai soldiers. These events mark an escalation in a simmering border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, causing deep concern among local residents.

The National Bank of Cambodia's Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of Economy and Currency (SOSORO) is pleased to announce the opening of its new temporary exhibition entitled Into the Light: The Retrieved Paintings of Phnom Penh's Silver Pagoda.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat never ceases to fascinate with its thousand-year-old history, its architectural majesty and its mystical aura. Its perfect order, refined bas-reliefs and light-filled alleyways offer an unrivalled romantic setting - an atmosphere conducive to eternal oaths.

In French colonial history, some names resonate more loudly than others: Jules Ferry, Albert Sarraut and Lyautey. But one of the most striking figures, although less mentioned today, remains Paul Doumer. Governor General of Indochina from 1897 to 1902, and future President of the French Republic, he was above all a rigorous, pragmatic and authoritarian administrator, whose actions had a profound impact on Vietnam, Laos and above all Cambodia.

Every Friday, starting October 10, Malis Restaurant in Phnom Penh invites guests to immerse themselves in Khmer Heritage Night—an experience where Cambodia’s rich tradition is showcased through authentic cthemselves in Khmer Heritage Night—an experience where Cambodia’s rich tradition is showcased through authentic cuisine and exquisite cultural performances, including the iconic Apsara dance. Shows run from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, promising an unforgettable evening for both locals

In a city overflowing with culinary experiences, few dishes manage to capture the imagination quite like the Khema Beef Burger at Khéma Restaurant. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Phnom Penh, the establishment’s reputation for refined French-inspired gastronomy sets the stage for a burger that is anything but ordinary—a creation that elevates comfort food into an art form, infusing each bite with elegant flair and passionate attention to detail.

Oktoberfest 2025 marks the return of the legendary German celebration, brilliantly orchestrated by German Business Cambodia (GBC) and EuroCham. A true crossroads of cultures, this edition will once again bring together a host of guests at the Connexion Community Mall on the island of Koh Pich, offering a festive interlude punctuated by music, friendship and gastronomy.

Pascal Catry embodies a singular success story in the Cambodian healthcare landscape, where he has transformed Ucare Pharmacy into a key national reference. Returning to Cambodia in 2016 after a well-established career in France, he is using his expertise to create a modern pharmaceutical offering that combines quality, innovation and proximity. In this interview, he shares his entrepreneurial journey and his committed vision for the sustainable development of the Cambodian h

The latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO), published in September 2025 by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), paints a nuanced picture of Cambodia's economic trajectory, oscillating between notable resilience and growing risks that require vigilance and adaptation.

By August 2025, official trade between Cambodia and Thailand had shrunk to a paltry ten million baht, a collapse of 99.9% according to the Thai Department of Foreign Trade. This figure is far from a simple accounting error; it symbolises the end of a vital trade artery that was once worth billions every month.

Dear readers, in this October interview on Khmer atypicals around the world, we're off to Canada, and more specifically to Montreal, to find out more about chef Tota Oùng. A true miraculous survivor of the Khmer Rouge camps and torn between his quest for identity and his culinary quest, he is now at the head of the first modern restaurant in North America to be entirely Khmer-inspired.

Kep, Cambodia’s tranquil seaside enclave, is experiencing a cultural renaissance with the launch of "Art for Kep," an innovative artist residency spearheaded by Jef Moons, founder of Knai Bang Chatt. Blending hospitality, artistic vision, and sustainable development, this residency transforms Kep into a vibrant canvas for local and international creatives.

Last weekend, the Koh Pich exhibition centre was alive with innovation and entrepreneurship at the ‘Khmer Can Do’ event, an ambitious showcase for the dynamism of Cambodian youth and the wealth of their know-how.

The ‘Khmer Can Do’ fair was in full swing at the vast Koh Pich exhibition centre, where the rhythm of Cambodia's self-assertion was in full swing. At the crossroads of innovation and tradition, this event was conceived as a showcase for the world, a snapshot of a country that aims to cultivate the art of combining memory and modernity.

On Thursday 25 September 2025, Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen received the credentials of Mrs Vivian Loss Sanmartin, Brazil's new ambassador to Cambodia. This ceremony marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations by inaugurating the first Brazilian embassy to be established in the Khmer Kingdom.

25 September 2025 marked a decisive turning point in tourism and economic relations between Cambodia and China, with the successful launch by Air Cambodia, the national airline, of a direct air link between Sihanoukville and Shenzhen.

In New York, on the occasion of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Prak Sokhonn, expressed his country's gratitude for the international mediation that led to the recent ceasefire with Thailand. While welcoming the initiative facilitated in particular by the good offices of the United States, he warned that this truce remained precarious and could crumble if confidence was not consoli

By Arnaud Darc On 27 September 2025, in Chong An Ma, on a ridge where daily life has all too often become a dead end of barbed wire, closed roads and tense faces, the inevitable happened. A brief, brutal flash: weapons were heard.