The Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo, has voiced deep concern over the renewed armed clashes between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand along their shared border.

In the past 48 hours, fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border has surged again, with Thai air strikes and bombardments targeting Cambodian military positions — but also hitting civilian areas, triggering a massive displacement of people.

The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) has formally announced the immediate withdrawal of its entire delegation from the 33rd SEA Games 2025 in Thailand, underscoring that athlete safety outweighs all sporting ambitions.

The festive season in Phnom Penh finds its epicurean highlight in the exquisite Christmas menu offered by all Khéma restaurants—a celebration of refined flavors, seasonal elegance, and culinary artistry crafted to enchant every palate.

This holiday season, Malis Restaurants in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap invite you to indulge in a culinary celebration crafted for the sophisticated palate. Their Christmas menu, curated by Chef Sopheak, offers a modern Cambodian fine dining journey that harmoniously blends tradition with refined innovation.

Sam Tharoth, the acclaimed Bokator star and martial artist celebrated for her recent triumph in winning the 2025 Women of the Future Sports Award in Southeast Asia, recently indulged in the exquisite Siena Christmas tasting menu alongside her friend Arya.

Every year, the Happy Chandara campus in Phnom Penh welcomes the medical and dermatology team of Bioderma — a renowned brand of the NAOS group, celebrated for its expertise in skin biology.

As armed clashes intensify along the border between Cambodia and Thailand, the international community is sounding the alarm. On 8 December, artillery exchanges and small‑arms fire reached a worrying level, prompting the U.S. to issue a security alert to its citizens — advising them to avoid any area within 50 kilometres of the border line.

The complaint by the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) against the journalist Matt Hunt of France 24 — together with alarming displacement figures released by the Defense Ministry — highlights a moment of acute tension at the border. This situation reveals a double challenge: the battle over media narratives and the humanitarian reality of a conflict far beyond diplomatic grids.

The Cambodian Ministry of Defence warns: “aggressive” attacks by the Thai army have forced more than 54,550 civilians to flee their homes in Military Regions 4 and 5 — that’s 16,598 families. The provisional toll, as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, reports seven civilian deaths and twenty wounded, mainly in the provinces of Oddar Meanchey (three killed, eight wounded), Preah Vihear (three killed, ten wounded) and Banteay Meanchey (one killed, two wounded).

Raffles in Cambodia will celebrate the holidays with a host of extraordinary dining experiences and memorable festivities at its two historic hotels that blend Raffles’ signature elegance with the warmth and timeless traditions of the season.

On the fringes of the Cardamom Mountains, nestled deep within preserved nature, the Cardamom Tented Camp now stands as a global emblem of responsible tourism. This pioneering eco-lodge was recently honored on the international stage, confirming that tourism can not only foster enjoyment and escape — but also become a powerful force for conservation and for local communities.

Alexandre Yersin belongs to the rare group of Frenchmen whose memory is still honoured in today’s Vietnam. Discoverer of the plague bacillus, explorer, originator of the future mountain resort at Lang Bian (the city of Dalat), promoter of quinine and rubber plantations… Alexandre Yersin lived a full life — and saved thousands of others.

In a constantly evolving world, art remains a universal language that reflects, questions, and transforms our relationship to reality. In Kep, a small coastal haven of Cambodia, a new artistic dynamic is blossoming — driven by a bold vision and a deep commitment to nature and the local community.

Despite a fragile cease-fire negotiated in July 2025 under the auspices of Donald Trump, Thailand resumed military operations against Cambodia in early December — launching air strikes, triggering massive evacuations, and sowing grave uncertainty over the future of peace between the two nations.

The event crowned three winners across three categories — Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), New Company or Activity, and Businesswoman. On that occasion, the French Ambassador to Cambodia, Olivier Richard, emphatically reaffirmed the exceptional tenacity and vitality of the French-Cambodian business community, a true pillar of bilateral economic dynamism. Meanwhile, Cyril Girot, president of the CCIFC, warmly thanked the participants and sponsors for the enthusiastic tur

For the third consecutive day, the Thai armed forces have unleashed a torrent of fire on Cambodian territory, extending their assaults as far as Pursat province — inflicting devastating destruction on the Preah Vihear temple, a UNESCO-listed heritage site.

In a renewed outbreak of cross-border violence that revives long-standing territorial tensions, the Thai army bombed Cambodian positions Monday morning — killing at least four civilians and wounding nine others in the provinces of Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey.

In a renewed climate of tension on the border with Thailand, the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports today ordered the closure of 377 schools across four border provinces, affecting nearly 78,600 students and 3,197 teachers.

The tension between Phnom Penh and Bangkok has hardened anew. This Monday morning, the Cambodian Ministry of Defence strongly condemned a series of “deliberate military attacks” carried out by Thai forces along the common border — in Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province.

Since 2023, TLScontact has been streamlining Schengen-visa procedures in Phnom Penh, offering appointments within 24 hours, a modern centre and an average processing time of about 10 working days.

At Phnom Penh, a major transformation is underway in the drinking-water sector, driven by exemplary and structuring French-European partnerships. Under the impetus of France — long recognized as a world leader in hydraulic expertise and sustainable urban development — cooperation with Cambodia is accelerating access to quality water for everyone.

Cambodia is making a bold move to revitalize its vital tourism sector. Starting today, holders of ordinary passports from the People's Republic of China, valid for international travel, are exempt from visa requirements for tourist stays of up to 30 days. This measure is part of a temporary pilot program that will last for one year, from July 19, 2024, to July 18, 2025.

Hier, le Centre Bophana, bastion audiovisuel de la capitale cambodgienne, soufflait ses 19 bougies. Fondé le 4 décembre 2006 par le cinéaste franco-cambodgien Rithy Panh et Ieu Pannakar, l’institution célèbre une odyssée dédiée à la sauvegarde et à la transmission du patrimoine culturel khmer, dans un pays marqué par les cicatrices des Khmers rouges.​