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Cambodia and China conclude historic $1.156 billion agreement for the Funan Techo Canal
Cambodia and China have signed a historic agreement to advance the construction of the Funan Techo Canal, a transformative infrastructure project valued at US$1.156 billion.

Eco News
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Transport: Cambodia's railway network is set for major expansion towards China
Le Cambodge se lance dans un ambitieux projet d'expansion de son réseau ferroviaire, renforçant ainsi ses liens économiques et stratégiques avec la Chine grâce à une série d'accords et d'investissements infrastructurels de grande envergure qui promettent de remodeler la connectivité et l'influence régionale du pays.

Eco News
Apr 21, 20253 min read


History & the Khmer Rouge: Behind the smile of survivor Em Chhart
She has been working for the Documentation Centre of Cambodia (DC-CAM) for 28 years now. Everyone at the office loves and respects her; she is always cheerful and energetic, but behind her big smile lies another person deeply affected by her experiences under the Khmer Rouge regime. Em Chhart, also known as ‘Oum/ming Chhart’ by DC-CAM staff, is a 61-year-old survivor of the Khmer Rouge.

Youk Chhang
Apr 21, 20254 min read


History & Testimony: ‘How I survived the Khmer Rouge’
Youk Chhang: ‘Since I started working at the Cambodia Documentation Centre, journalists have asked me this question more than any other.’

Editorial team
Apr 21, 20255 min read


Cambodia & Archive: San Yoeun, a successful singer who survived the Khmer Rouge
« Mais aujourd'hui, je pense amèrement à leurs applaudissements parce qu'ils n'avaient pas d'autre choix et que leur vie était difficile...

Partenaire Presse
Apr 21, 20255 min read


Cambodia & the Khmer Rouge: The testimony of Mei Monyroath, student
In collaboration with the magazine Searching for the Truth, initiated by DCCAM, Cambodge Mag presents a series of raw testimonies from those who lived through the Khmer Rouge regime. Today, we hear from Mei Monyroath, a student.

Partenaire Presse
Apr 21, 20255 min read


Social issues: What do young Cambodians think about the Khmer Rouge genocide?
The new generation of Cambodians has complex and varied views on the Khmer Rouge regime, reflecting a mixture of awareness, trauma and sometimes indifference shaped by their education and upbringing.

Editorial team
Apr 18, 20254 min read


Economy: China's economic influence in Cambodia
Les relations économiques entre la Chine et le Cambodge se caractérisent par des liens commerciaux solides et appelés à se renforcer, des investissements chinois substantiels et une coopération stratégique fondée sur des accords diplomatiques et des initiatives de développement.

Eco News
Apr 18, 20252 min read


Diplomacy: Xi Jinping in Phnom Penh, ‘opposing hegemony and protectionism’
Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a two-day state visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 17 and 18 April 2025, marking his first visit to the country since 2016 and concluding a tour of three Southeast Asian countries that included Vietnam and Malaysia.

Editorial team
Apr 18, 20254 min read


Diplomacy: What can we expect from the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Phnom Penh?
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Phnom Penh for a state visit that is expected to strengthen the already solid ties between China and Cambodia. The visit takes place in a context of regional cooperation and strategic partnership, with China remaining the leading foreign investor in Cambodia.

Editorial team
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Cambodia & 17 April 1975: These few witnesses to the fall of Phnom Penh
Several eyewitnesses, including foreign journalists and local residents, have provided photos and gripping accounts of the fall of Phnom Penh on 17 April 1975, when the Khmer Rouge took the city, marking a tragic turning point in the history of Cambodia.

Editorial team
Apr 16, 20255 min read


Solidarity: Launch of the book ‘Les Enfants du Cambodge’ by Grégory Herpe
Photographer and journalist Grégory Herpe has published a book entitled ‘Les enfants du Cambodge’ (The Children of Cambodia), donating 50% of the royalties and €1 from each book sold to the association ‘Toutes à l'école’ (All to School), founded and directed by Tina Kieffer.

Partenaire Presse
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Cambodia & Kampot: Three Electra dolphins rescued successfully
Trois dauphins d'électre, une espèce rarement observée dans les eaux cambodgiennes, ont été secourus avec succès prés côtes de Kampot le dimanche 13 avril 2025.

Editorial team
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Phnom Penh: More than 480,000 festival-goers registered on the first day of Wat Phnom Sankranta
According to Ms Dor Samphors, deputy director of the municipal administration of Phnom Penh and spokesperson for the town hall, around 430,000 national and international visitors visited the historic site of Wat Phnom, while around 50,000 visited the Walk Street area.
The event, officially inaugurated by H.E. Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh, and his wife, offered traditional ceremonies, cultural performances, traditional folk games, as well as lively water and talc spray

Editorial team
Apr 16, 20251 min read


Khmer New Year: Large crowds in Siem Reap with 800,000 visitors
La province de Siem Reap a connu une célébration très animée du Nouvel An khmer le premier jour (14 avril), attirant environ 800 000 visiteurs, dont des touristes cambodgiens et étrangers, ainsi que des habitants de la région.

Editorial team
Apr 16, 20251 min read


Chinese President Xi Jinping in Cambodia to strengthen ties between the two countries during an upcoming state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Cambodia on 17 and 18 April 2025 for a state visit, his first in the country in nine years. The visit is part of a broader tour of Southeast Asia, which includes stops in Vietnam and Malaysia, and aims to strengthen regional partnerships amid growing trade tensions with the United States.

Editorial team
Apr 14, 20252 min read


OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and Cambodian Government Launch Landmark Vision Clinic to Provide Vision Care to Communities in Need
Le ministère des Affaires féminines et celui de la Santé ont organisé le mois dernier une clinique ophtalmologique gratuite au Cambodge, offrant des tests de la vue et des lunettes gratuits aux habitants du district de Dangkor.

Editorial team
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Recovered memory: Chef Nak, ‘...50 years of Cambodian resilience through local cuisine...’
Half a century after one of the darkest chapters in modern history, Cambodia is speaking out again, not only in the headlines, but more powerfully through the silent and enduring language of traditional cuisine.

Editorial team
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Cambodia: Rotules bowling, a traditional game of the Khmer New Year
Ethnobotanical journey: let's head to Cambodia to discover a traditional game based on... seeds!

Pascal Médeville
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Tradition: ‘Troddi’, a New Year's folk dance with mysterious origins
‘Troddi’ is a very popular Khmer folk dance, most often performed on the occasion of the traditional Cambodian New Year ‘Chaul Chhnam Thmei’ to chase away the bad luck of the previous year and wish for good things in the new year. This ritual was also practised during rain-making rites when long periods of drought struck a locality.

Editorial team
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Culture: Cambodian people celebrate the traditional New Year
Cambodia has just begun three days of celebration of the Khmer New Year, also known as Chol Chnam Thmey. This festive period, which will end on 16 April, marks a time of renewal, family reunions and spiritual regeneration.

Editorial team
Apr 14, 20252 min read


17 April 1975 - 17 April 2025: half a century later, what has history taught us?
Reflection on the complex and changing roles of victims and executioners and on a hero of the History of the time.

Youk Chhang
Apr 11, 20254 min read


Phnom Penh & Tech: The DICHI Academy's Techpreneur Bootcamp concludes with a presentation of innovative projects
On Saturday 5 April, the first Techpreneur Bootcamp class concluded its nine-month programme with a final presentation, MVP Demo Day, during which teams of students presented digital products designed to solve concrete problems.

Partenaire Presse
Apr 11, 20254 min read


Trump's tariff war against Cambodia postponed for 90 days
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day suspension of his tariffs, which were due to impose 49% customs duties on Cambodian goods..

Brèves Éco
Apr 10, 20252 min read
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