With a life marked by both pain and joy, Lou—who today refuses to teach dance lessons herself in favor of more needy local teachers—chose to humbly share her unusual journey with Cambodge Mag, full of gratitude.

The APSARA National Authority is doubling its efforts to enrich the visitor experience at the Angkor site. By developing new temple circuits and innovative tourist products, it aims to encourage national and international tourists to extend their stay at this UNESCO World Heritage wonder.

The election of Anutin Charnvirakul as Thai Prime Minister, confirmed on February 8, 2026 following an early vote, opens a new chapter in bilateral relations with Cambodia.

By Sara Duong: I savored the Lotus Set during a lunch at Malis Phnom Penh. This signature tasting menu, inspired by ancestral Khmer techniques, highlights lotus leaf cooking to infuse dishes with subtle, smoky aromas.

My name is Duong Thi Hang, an executive at a hospital in Phnom Penh. Recently, exhausted by the frantic pace of my end-of-year work, I decided to treat my family to a well-deserved moment of relaxation at the White Mansion Hotel in the capital.

SEAJA Projects, or “Children of Asia – Solidarity with Joseph and Agnes,” is a French NGO founded in 2025 by two committed friends from Brittany dedicated to educating disadvantaged children in Southeast Asia. Apolitical and non-denominational, it focuses on isolated rural villages in Cambodia and Thailand, delivering simple, high-impact projects.

From Phnom Penh, where I live and daily observe the border frictions between Cambodia and Thailand, the question arises acutely. The temples of Ta Moan and Ta Krabey, perched on the Dangrek massif, are not just another chapter in a historical dispute tinged with nationalism.

For this week’s interview, Junior Communications Officer Henry Henderson sat down with Alexis de Suremain, founder of the hospitality brand MAADS. Their discussion began with the origins of his hotel journey in Cambodia and the lingering impacts of the COVID pandemic on Cambodia’s tourism sector.

Pavillon Hotel Phnom Penh has been selected among the finalists for the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026, in the City Hotels category.

Phnom Penh, February 2026 – Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) has announced the launch of Norea International School (NIS), a new international school that will welcome its first students starting in August 2026, ahead of the opening of its new campus in Norea City, scheduled for 2027.

Get ready to embark on a sensory journey where love and gastronomy intertwine under Kep's starry skies! This year, for Valentine's Day, Kep West elevates the art of romance to an unparalleled level with a 6-course dining experience that promises to make your hearts sparkle and delight your taste buds.

On the mystical bas-reliefs of Angkor, love becomes eternal sculpture; on today’s TV screens, it morphs into intimate drama, sometimes defiant. At the heart of Khmer books and films, this millennial sentiment reflects a nation’s upheavals: Angkorian glories, colonial shadows, genocidal abyss, and effervescent rebirth.

At the new international terminal of Phnom Penh’s Techo Airport, inaugurated in September 2025, Malis KTI has distinguished itself in recent weeks as a refined gastronomic enclave.

As Valentine's Day approaches, Khéma ignites palates and hearts with a culinary journey crafted for lovers seeking intense emotions, blending authentic and classically revisited flavors of French elegance.

As Valentine's Day approaches, Malis, the jewel of contemporary Khmer gastronomy, unveils its special Valentine's Day menu, crafted by talented chef Sopheak. Available in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap on February 13 and 14, this culinary experience fuses local heritage with international elegance for an evening filled with romance and unforgettable flavors.

Phnom Penh, February 6, 2026 – Senior U.S. FBI officials have commended the "tangible" progress made by the Royal Cambodian Government in its relentless campaign against online scams, a significant endorsement that validates the Kingdom's efforts to dismantle transnational criminal networks.

2025 was a crucial test for Cambodia's tourism industry, revealing an uneven post-pandemic recovery, marked by promising signs and persistent vulnerabilities.

It was Thursday evening, in the premises of Confluences in Phnom Penh, that the company's 10th anniversary celebration took place, coinciding with the birthday of its founder and CEO, Soreasmey Key Bin. Nearly 300 people – employees, partners, clients, friends, and notable figures – gathered around a generous buffet and barbecue in a warm and convivial atmosphere.

Les autorités de la province de Tbong Khmum ont officialisé la tenue du festival annuel de pêche traditionnelle au lac Boeung Trapeang Krom, prévue le 14 février 2026 dans le village de Satum, commune de Choam Kravean.

Phnom Penh, February 5, 2026 – The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has lodged a formal and solemn protest with Thailand following an unauthorized field visit on February 2 by a delegation of foreign military attachés and police officials, led by Lieutenant General Teeranan Nandhakwang, Director-General of Intelligence of the Royal Thai Army, to two hotels located in O’Smach, Oddar Meanchey district.

Washington, D.C. – February 5, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule officially removing Cambodia from Country Group D:5, a designation that imposed strict restrictions on exports of weapons and related technologies.

In the Cambodian capital, Jessica “Lisha” Srin has built a trajectory that runs counter to the scripts imposed on young Cambodian women. In Phnom Penh, she grew up in an unstable environment that she herself describes as “the ghetto,” with a single mother, a little sister, and a father she would only see three times.

During the opening of the Santepheap Foodcourt, we had the opportunity to visit the Phnom Penh Customs Museum, located in the former building of the General Department of Customs and Excise. Although this project is still recent and continues to evolve, the site offers an informative tour of the customs history of the Kingdom — featuring historical documents, books, photographs, models, uniforms, and investigative methods.

An easy yet delicious recipe, with many ingredients that are easy to find locally. Preparation and cooking time: about twenty minutes.