In an atmosphere filled with reverence, a prayer ceremony was organized on Monday evening at the Win-Win Memorial, located in Sangkat Prek Tasek, in the Chroy Changvar district of Phnom Penh.

Le gouvernement cambodgien se prépare à accueillir, dès demain midi, les 18 soldats cambodgiens détenus depuis plus de cinq mois par l’armée thaïlandaise, a confirmé le vice-Premier ministre et ministre des Affaires étrangères et de la Coopération internationale, H.E. Prak Sokhonn.

In the steep cliffs of the Dangrek Mountains in Preah Vihear province in northern Cambodia, there is far more than an ancient Khmer temple listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beneath its rugged terrain, deposits of gold, iron, copper, and precious stones have fueled decades of desire and tension.

Following the success of the initial exhibitions in Phnom Penh, the wave of solidarity continues. From January 10th to 12th, the prestigious Knaï Bang Chatt / Kep West will host an exceptional charity auction. The goal: to support artist Khun Vannak’s battle against cancer and provide aid to refugees.

Cambodian imports from Thailand plunged by 35% between June and November 2025, reaching USD 1.25 billion compared to much higher levels the previous year.

It’s a breath of hope sweeping across the region today. After several weeks of deadly clashes around the disputed border between Cambodia and Thailand, the two countries have signed a new ceasefire agreement, effective since noon on 27 December 2025.

The 28th of December holds a singular place in the Cambodian calendar. Much more than a day of commemoration, it embodies a decisive turning point in the recent history of the kingdom: the return to peace, the end of an era of fratricidal fighting, and the reconstruction of a wounded nation.

The Thailand and Cambodia signed an immediate cease-fire on December 27, 2025 along their contested border, bringing a provisional end to three weeks of bloody confrontations that left at least 47 dead and nearly a million civilians displaced on both sides.

In a context of deteriorating humanitarian conditions linked to the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, Pung Kheav Se, founder and CEO of Canadia Group, along with its two principal entities, Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) and Canadia Investment Holding (CIH), made a donation of 3 million dollars intended to support personnel operating in border areas and displaced civilians in seven affected provinces.

The UN has a comprehensive set of mediation mechanisms to intervene peacefully between Cambodia and Thailand, based on the United Nations Charter (Chapters VI and VII), in order to prevent the escalation of the 2025 border conflict around Preah Vihear and other disputed areas.

With over twenty years of experience in tourism and gastronomy development, Arnaud Darc has been observing from Phnom Penh the evolution of a sector vital to the national economy. In his analysis of 2025, he makes a clear assessment: Cambodian tourism hasn’t undergone a collapse, but a brutal exposure of its structural fragilities.

Into the Light: The Retrieved Paintings of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda — the exhibition at the Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of the Economy and Money (SOSORO) of the National Bank of Cambodia — is shining with remarkable success.

Christmas originated as a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, believed to be the Son of God and Savior in Christian faith. The date of December 25 was chosen to coincide with Roman pagan winter solstice festivals, allowing early Christians to integrate their celebration with existing cultural practices.

Over the past few weeks, international news coverage has raised many questions from travelers, partners, and tourism professionals. One question comes up repeatedly: “Is Siem Reap a safe destination?”

Thai forces intensified their military operations on Monday, December 22, by penetrating deep into Cambodian territory with F-16 fighter jets, bombing civilian sectors in the provinces of Siem Reap, Preah Vihear, and Banteay Meanchey.

To answer a question posed by a reader, here are a few clarifications about the possibility and unlikelihood of seeing UN peacekeepers (Blue Helmets) in Cambodia. As a reminder, the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, revived in 2025, pits the two neighbors in a deadly escalation marked by artillery fire, air strikes, and thousands of displaced people

Le Bistrot de l’Institut invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a full festive menu in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. From Monday 22 December, the bistro becomes the ideal place to enjoy French holiday flavours in a friendly, green setting, perfect for sharing a special moment with family, colleagues or friends.

For this festive season, Topaz is turning up the warmth and sparkle with a programme that puts live jazz back at the heart of Phnom Penh’s dining scene. Drawing on some of the city’s most respected performers, the restaurant is curating evenings where refined French cuisine meets soulful, improvisation‑rich music.

In Phnom Penh, Topaz Restaurant unveils its Festive Tasting Menu, a seven-course culinary odyssey blending French elegance with Cambodia’s terroir treasures. Priced at 140 USD per person, this refined holiday journey fuses timeless classics with exceptional local produce.

As the holiday season approaches, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort invites guests to indulge in a curated collection of refined festive dining experiences, thoughtfully paired with exceptional live entertainment.

Communities of the Cambodian diaspora from Paris to Montréal, Sydney, Long Beach and Seoul have mobilized with unprecedented fervor in response to the escalating military actions by Thailand against Cambodia.

 Yi Sarun, a towering figure in Cambodian tennis whose name became synonymous with the sport’s resilience and revival, has died at the age of 81 after a long illness on December 19, 2025. Born in 1945 into a humble family, Sarun rose to become one of Cambodia’s greatest tennis players, survived the brutal Khmer Rouge era, and later dedicated his life to passing on his passion to younger generations.

China has dispatched a special envoy to Phnom Penh in a bid to help de-escalate mounting tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, where recent border clashes have alarmed the region. His Excellency Deng Xijun, Special Envoy for Asian Affairs from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Cambodia on December 19 to undertake sensitive diplomatic talks aimed at restoring peace and reviving political dialogue between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.

The border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand remains volatile, more than two weeks after hostilities renewed, with sporadic clashes continuing despite repeated calls for de-escalation. Both governments accuse each other of violating previous cease-fires, while the international community struggles to secure a lasting peace.