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World Bank B-READY 2025: Cambodia Emerges as ASEAN’s Leading Financial Services Hub
According to the Business Ready (B-READY) 2025 survey published by the World Bank, Cambodia has established itself as the undisputed leader in ASEAN in the field of financial services.

Editorial team
Jan 92 min read


Gastronomic Chronicle: Kong Chap Leang at Orussey Market, the Soothing Sweetness of Phnom Penh
This dessert only appears after sunset. Not because it is rare, but because its place is the evening, when the heat lingers and the city slows just enough to sit, talk, and cool down.

Arnaud Darc
Jan 82 min read


Destination Cambodia: The Best Way to Discover Koh Rong Sanloem
For a long weekend, we decided to discover Koh Rong Sanloem, one of the last Cambodian islands in the Gulf of Thailand that we had not yet visited. We had heard many positive reports, particularly about the quality of its beaches, the purity of its waters, and the beauty of its landscapes.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jan 85 min read


Cambodia & Destination: Sihanoukville and Otres beaches
Despite some rather unflattering publicity fuelled by certain foreign media, Sihanoukville is not quite the “devilish destination” it is...

Christophe Gargiulo
Jan 84 min read


Cambodia & History: A certain vision of 7 January 1979
As Cambodians commemorate the fall of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime on January 7, it is important that we reflect upon some of the...

Youk Chhang
Jan 72 min read


Cambodia & History: The second ‘fall’ of Phnom Penh on 7 January 1979
7 January is a symbolic date that marks a high point in Cambodian history, but still carries the spectre of the Khmer Rouge. Some consider..

Chroniqueur
Jan 724 min read


Cambodia : From “Casino Arsenal” to Border Post: How a Media Narrative Unraveled
While some French-language media outlets based in Thailand relayed— with enthusiasm seemingly outweighing fact-checking —the story of a “Cambodian casino” allegedly serving as an arms cache, the photographed scene tells a very different story.

Editorial team
Jan 73 min read


Nou Sary in Conversation: Painting Cambodia Between Memory, Land, and the Global Gaze
More than a simple “meet the artist,” the event promises to unfold as a living dialogue between a leading figure of the contemporary art scene and an audience eager to understand how the soul of Cambodia can be expressed through pigments, materials, and unexpected perspectives.

Editorial team
Jan 73 min read


From a Photo Spot Dispute to a Viral “Attack”: How a Minor Incident at Angkor Was Turned into a Global Drama
It likely took a certain talent to turn a mundane, two-year-old tourist disagreement into a worldwide affair. Yet that is precisely the feat achieved by the couple behind The Country Collectors with their video titled “I Was Attacked at Angkor Wat — and Then It Got Even Worse.”

Editorial team
Jan 74 min read


January 7, 1979: Liberation, Invasion, or Turning Point in Cambodia’s Modern History?
Today marks January 7, a commemorative date marking the end of the totalitarian Khmer Rouge regime following the victory of Vietnamese troops allied with dissidents of Pol Pot’s regime.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jan 74 min read


Ceasefire Under Siege: Thai Troops Accused of Looting Cambodian Villages in Pursat
In a scandal shaking the fragile border peace, Thai soldiers looted shops and homes in Pursat, violating the ceasefire signed on December 27, 2025, between Bangkok and Phnom Penh.

Editorial team
Jan 73 min read


Leading with Care: An Interview with Leakvilom Long, COO of Ucare Pharmacy
With 17 years of experience at Ucare Pharmacy, Leakvilom Long has witnessed and shaped the evolution of Cambodia’s leading pharmacy chain. From her early days as a cosmetic advisor to her current role as Chief Operating Officer, she has been instrumental in building a culture of trust, professionalism, and customer care across 28 outlets nationwide. In this interview, she shares insights on what makes Ucare Pharmacy stand out, how technology is transforming the customer exper

Editorial team
Jan 64 min read


Cambodia & Pathways: Arya, Beauty as a Passport Between Two Worlds
Established in Phnom Penh for more than fifteen years, Arya Vong Kim embodies a life shaped by exile, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence in the art of beauty. Born in Cambodia, a refugee in France at the age of two and a half, she has become one of the country’s most respected hairdressers and colorists, while training a new generation of Cambodian professionals.

Coin Beauté
Jan 54 min read


Phnom Penh, is asserting itself as a rising star of global tourism by joining BBC Travel’s prestigious 2026 selection—while Thailand stands out as a notable absentee
Announced on December 11, 2025, this recognition highlights a shift toward sustainable and immersive travel, where Khmer cultural heritage blends seamlessly with bold modernity.

Editorial team
Jan 53 min read


Cambodia Continues to Consolidate Its Position at the Heart of Asian Trade
Cambodia continues to strengthen its position at the heart of Asian trade. The Kingdom’s commercial exchanges with member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) recorded strong growth during the first eleven months of 2025, reflecting deeper regional economic integration and the impressive vitality of Cambodia’s productive base.

Editorial team
Jan 53 min read


Cambodia in the Mid-19th Century: A Heroic Struggle for Survival (1840–1863)
At the heart of the dusty archives of Portuguese exploration in Asia emerges the gripping story of António da Madalena, a Portuguese Franciscan monk who, in the 16th century, became the first European to set foot on the mythical site of Angkor.

Editorial team
Jan 55 min read


Cambodia in the Mid-Nineteenth Century: A Heroic Quest for Survival (1840–1863)
In the heart of the nineteenth century, Cambodia stood on the brink of the abyss, caught in a vice between the expansionist ambitions of Vietnam and Siam.

Editorial team
Jan 54 min read


Vitamins and Dietary Supplements from Ucare Pharmacy in Cambodia: A Tailored Response to Tropical Climates and Athletic Performance
Vitamins and dietary supplements from Ucare Pharmacy in Cambodia provide an ideal response to the challenges of hot, intense climates, while also supporting athletes in their day-to-day performance.

Editorial team
Jan 43 min read


Khmer Culinary Vocabulary: An Ancestral Dichotomy Deciphered by Saveros Pou
Khmer cuisine, rich in heritage and cultural depth, is more than just a collection of dishes — it is a language in motion, rooted in centuries of daily life, agricultural practice, ritual observance, and regional exchange.

Coin gourmand
Jan 41 min read


What the Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire Agreements Establish… and What They Leave in the Shadows
On 27 December 2025 at noon, the Cambodian and Thai governments announced a bilateral ceasefire, the result of discussions by the 3rd Special General Border Committee (SGBC) — the joint military-diplomatic body tasked with managing border incidents.

Arnaud Darc
Jan 44 min read


Thai Incursion into Cambodian Lands: 14 Areas Illegally Occupied
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia issued a firm statement on Friday denouncing new Thai military incursions onto Cambodian soil.

Editorial team
Jan 43 min read


Liberation of Cambodian Heroes: Real Hope at the Thai Border
After months of tension and intense diplomatic efforts, 18 Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand were finally released and welcomed home, a historic moment that has generated a powerful sense of relief and renewed hope among Cambodians nationwide.

Editorial team
Jan 12 min read


Cambodia's Tourism Sector After the 2025 Border Conflict: Asymmetric Shocks and Recovery Pathways
The July 2025 Cambodia-Thailand border conflict marked a structural discontinuity in Cambodia's tourism economy, far beyond a cyclical downturn. Thai arrivals plummeted 90.9% in November, confirming the near-total loss of the country's largest land-dependent source market amid physical closures and confidence suppression.

Arnaud Darc
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Thailand Blocks the Release of 18 Cambodian Soldiers Despite the Terms of the December 27 Agreement
As of this evening, Thailand has still not released the 18 Cambodian soldiers captured on July 29 during border clashes, despite the expiration of the 72-hour ceasefire stipulated in the bilateral agreement signed on December 27.

Editorial team
Dec 30, 20252 min read
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