Royal Cambodian cuisine, though less known than that of its Southeast Asian neighbors, holds a rich and subtle history deeply anchored in Khmer culture.

Discussions between McDonald’s Corporation and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol confirm a decisive step in the kingdom’s economic opening. The American giant, represented by Andrew Gregory, Executive Director for Southeast Asia, is currently exploring the conditions for establishing in Phnom Penh.

As the hot season approaches, it is time to think about discovering or rediscovering the Cambodian coastline which shelters some magical places. Cambodge Mag offers a selection of exclusive resorts — which we have tested — where authenticity, comfort, and gastronomy intertwine to offer unique experiences. Here is a non-exhaustive guide of some beautiful addresses to combine dreams, rest, and discoveries.

On November 7, Cambodia celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the inscription of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Timeless rites, enchanting gestures, dazzling costumes: the Khmer royal dance embodies not only the soul of an ancient civilization but also a living treasure that continues to illuminate the global cultural stage.

The natural dried mangoes from the company Kirirom Food Production (KFP) Co., Ltd. have just arrived on the Australian market. This first commercial shipment of 20 metric tons marks the official launch of a long-term commercial agreement, covering the period 2024-2030, between the Cambodian company and a major Australian wholesale distributor.

The Kantha Bopha hospitals in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, renowned for their commitment to providing free medical care to children, saw their Foundation receive an impressive sum of 4,493,950 dollars during the third quarter of 2025.

YKK Canada Inc., recognized worldwide for manufacturing high-quality textile accessories, notably zippers,] [manifestes a strong interest in establishing a production unit in Cambodia.

The Conseil pour le développement du Cambodge (CDC) announced on Friday a spectacular increase in approved investments during the first ten months of 2025. With a total of 575 projects validated between January and October, the kingdom recorded a 66% rise compared to the 346 projects counted during the same period last year.

The scent of success floated this weekend in Phnom Penh. Amid the applause of an enthusiastic audience, Cambodian rice Malys Angkor once again won the trophy for Best Rice in the World 2025 at the prestigious The Rice Trader World Rice Conference, held in the Kingdom's capital from November 7 to 9.

During the recent health forum organized by EuroCham at the Sun & Moon Riverside, Mr. Oudam Rony, Director of the Department of Supervision of Technological Risks and Innovation at the Banque Nationale du Cambodge (BNC), presented his analysis of the cross-cutting issues between digital finance and connected health.

In a four-square-meter boutique on the first floor of O'Russey market, Sok Markly, 34 years old, a couturière de mariage, sits in front of her sewing machine making sparkling dresses for brides in Phnom Penh.

At the heart of Siem Reap, the Le Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, an emblematic establishment steeped in history for nearly 93 years, has been awarded for the second consecutive year the prestigious Green Globe Certification, an internationally recognized label that rewards excellence in sustainable management in the tourism sector.

The demolition of the Angkor Meanchey building was triggered after the Ministry of Urban Planning declared the structure unsafe, imposing a short deadline for the last residents to evacuate. Despite compensation offered by the authorities, some families refused to leave, feeling that the indemnity conveyed neither dignity nor recognition of their shared history with the place. The process, begun on October 13, 2025, will last 45 days.

On November 6, the birth of an essential legend of Cambodian music was celebrated: Ros Serey Sothea. Born in 1947 in Battambang province, within a modest family, she rose to embody the quintessence of Khmer singing, earning the honorary title of "Queen with the Golden Voice" bestowed by King Norodom Sihanouk himself.

It is a beautiful story unfolding today within the prestigious spaces of Raffles Hotel Le Royal, carried by a unique initiative: inviting the children from the NGO Sunrise Cambodia to express themselves through painting, inspired by the elegance and unique atmosphere of the hotel. Their works will then be exhibited and distributed as postcards, offering great visibility to their creativity and their vision of the world.

A brand-new sound in Phnom Penh! On the 15th of this month starting at 7:00 PM, Chew & Bash at the Coconut Club on Koh Pich will host the debut of an entirely new musical group made up of twelve musicians with a very brassy sound: Brass On The Block.

On this Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Kingdom of Cambodia commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the proclamation of its independence from the French colonial power. This national day, a symbol of sovereignty and rebirth, holds special significance for the Cambodian people. Through official ceremonies, parades, and tributes paid to His Majesty King Father Norodom Sihanouk, the architect of national freedom, the entire country celebrates the pride of its heritage and the continu

Until November 8, 2025, Battambang ignites with creativity with the official opening of the 4th edition of the S’Art Urban Art Festival, an event confirming the city as the beating heart of the contemporary Cambodian artistic scene.

This year, the legendary Bon Om Touk, also called the Fête de l’Eau in Cambodia, is experienced under a contrasting light. While the main festivities in Phnom Penh were canceled due to ongoing tensions at the border with Thailand and the government's need to concentrate resources on humanitarian issues, traditional celebrations continue with fervor in several provinces of the kingdom.

Since the beginning of 2025, the border between Thailand and Cambodia has been the theater of a major geopolitical crisis that continues an old but still burning territorial dispute. The epicenter of this conflict is the contested zone around the Ta Krabei temple, a historic site adjacent to the more widely recognized temples of Preah Vihear, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In the midst of the tragedy of the border conflict with Thailand, Sergeant Samreth Pry, a dedicated soldier of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, lost his life in combat. At 58, he embodied bravery and devotion, sacrificing himself to defend his homeland.​

At the dawn of the 20th century, as the great colonial currents were redrawing new horizons, a Breton painter with a keen eye and a seafaring soul ventured to the mysterious heart of Cambodia. Maurice Menardeau, naval officer and official artist, was not content to simply travel through these distant lands: he scrutinized them, felt them, and transposed them with rare sensitivity.

Bayon Education and Development (BED), in partnership with the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), officially launched on October 3, 2025, in Run Ta Ek, Siem Reap province, the project entitled "Promoting a Sustainable, Circular, and Inclusive Tourism Ecosystem for Youth and Women."

From November 14 to 16, 2025, Siem Reap will dress up in the colors of the Francophonie and invites enthusiasts, families, and the curious to a festive immersion at the heart of the Village de la Francophonie. On the riverbanks, at the corner of 5th Street and Pokambor Avenue, this unmissable event will offer a variety of cultures, activities, and flavors in a friendly atmosphere open to all.