Arriving in Cambodia as early as 2004, Sébastien Mezailles closely witnessed the first phases of the country’s economic structuring before specializing in ultralight structural engineering.

Since January 1, 1946, military cooperation between France and Cambodia has woven an unbreakable bond — one born under the French Protectorate and resilient through the storms of history. In 2026, this partnership marks its 80th anniversary, a jubilee that celebrates not only a brotherhood in arms but also a shared commitment to world peace, elite training, and the promotion of the French language within the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF)

The British Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (BritCham Cambodia) made headlines yesterday in partnership with the World Bank, offering its members an exclusive deep dive into the Cambodia Economic Update 2026.

The official invitation extended in early January 2026 by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to join, as a founding member, the newly created “Board of Peace” has caused a minor diplomatic shockwave in a Southeast Asia already rife with strategic tensions.

EuroCham Cambodia and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) met on 16 January 2026 for a meeting focused on optimizing operations at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS).

At the Gallery of Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the exhibition "Ekarieach All Stars – Identity" brings together twenty-six artists in a measured reflection on identity, shaped by history and contemporary transformations.

At the heart of the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) new campus in Phnom Penh, an emotive gesture perpetuates the immortal grace of Khmer classical dance. Photographer Arjay Stevens donated sixty-six precious shots capturing the essence of Em Theay, the legendary Royal Ballet master who passed in 2021.

Welcome to Koh Toteung, a rare gem nestled within the Koh Sdach archipelago, off the coast of Kiri Sakor in Koh Kong Province. Far from the crowds of Angkor or the busy beaches of Sihanoukville, this peaceful island is preparing to open its arms to travelers—both Cambodians and foreigners—seeking authenticity.

The Cambodian garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector reached a new milestone in 2025, recording exports worth US$15.7 billion, a remarkable 15.8% increase compared to the previous year, according to official figures from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.

In 2025, Cambodia exported more than one million tons of raw cashew nuts, generating over 1.5 billion US dollars in revenue — a rise of more than 27% compared to 2024.

The exhibition “Séra, Illustrator: The Line and Memory” opens on January 21, 2026, at the Gallery of the French Institute of Cambodia, inviting visitors to explore the graphic universe of a Franco-Cambodian artist whose drawings weave together personal trauma and collective history.

In Phnom Penh, authorities have escalated their cleanup operation by erecting solid barricades around Doeum Kor Market, Mao Tse Toung Boulevard, and Monireth Boulevard, formally banning the sale of vegetables, fruits, and other fresh produce on the streets as of January 18, 2026.

The exhibition “Am I Lost?” by Cambodian artist Chea Sereyroth opens from February 6 to March 31, 2026, at the Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center in Phnom Penh.

The Ekarieach All Stars exhibition opens its doors on January 20, 2026, at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, bringing together 26 talented artists from the first two editions of the national Ekarieach competition for a free and profound exploration of the theme of identity.

In Phnom Penh, the exhibition "Their Name is Piehsak" by John Vink opens on January 30, 2026, at The Gallerist, turning photography into a powerful act of solidarity for families displaced by the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict.

Millennials and Generation Z make up nearly 60 percent of Cambodia’s population, meaning that the majority of Cambodians today are under the age of forty. This generation has never experienced war firsthand. Yet war has never been distant from their lives—it has lived on through stories passed down by parents and grandparents: stories of political instability, coups d’état, and a nation torn apart, where Khmer killed Khmer and more than two million people lost their lives.

The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has forwarded alarming reports on the massive destruction inflicted on the sacred site of the Preah Vihear Temple—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—to the United Nations agency, the World Heritage Committee, member states of the International Coordinating Committee for Preah Vihear (ICC–Preah Vihear), and the international community at large.

Cambodia’s Siem Reap province, home to the world-renowned Angkor Archaeological Park, has once again captured global attention. The popular travel platform Tripadvisor has ranked Siem Reap 13th among the 25 Best Cultural Destinations in the World for 2026, celebrating the province’s timeless heritage and deep cultural significance.

Cambodia is accelerating its transition toward sustainable mobility by rolling out an extensive nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations—an initiative that supports citizens’ mobility while stimulating commercial activity, particularly in the transport sector.

On the fourth day of our amazing vacation, the Kep West team invites us to explore the Anlung Pring Sanctuary and the Phnom Teuk Thom caves. We set off early by car, heading to Kampong Trach district in the neighboring province of Kampot. Along the way, we are treated to lush countryside views and the region’s signature rice paddies, a landscape that embodies the charm of rural Cambodia.

The Tonlé Sap, located in Cambodia, is Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake and a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve. Its water level fluctuates dramatically with the seasons: it expands during the rainy season, sustaining extraordinary biodiversity, then contracts in the dry season, providing vital resources to millions of people.

Last weekend, His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, paid a visit of comfort and support to wounded frontline soldiers receiving treatment at Preah Ket Mealea Hospital in Phnom Penh.

Cambodia reached a major milestone in 2025 with the export of 940,321 tonnes of milled rice, up 45% year on year, according to a report released on January 5 by the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF).

Against a backdrop of an alarming surge in online scams and transnational organized crime, Cambodia and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening police cooperation during a pivotal meeting at the Ministry of Interior.