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Cambodia & Business Community: Three Experimented Leaders Vie for CCIFC Board Seats
With the approaching elections for the Board of Directors of the CCI France Cambodia (CCIFC), three seasoned leaders are putting themselves forward as candidates: Julien Bert, General Manager of VINCI Airports; Pascal Catry, CEO of Ucare Pharmacy; and Arnaud Darc, Chairman & CEO of the Thalias Group.

Editorial team
Feb 193 min read


Five Talented Women Candidates for CCI France Cambodia's New Board
À l'approche des élections du nouveau Conseil d'Administration de la CCI France Cambodge, cinq femmes talentueuses et expérimentées se portent candidates pour porter les ambitions de la communauté d'affaires franco-cambodgienne.

Editorial team
Feb 194 min read


Cambodia & History : Queen Soma, Founding Shadow of Cambodia
At the heart of the meanders of the great Mekong River, in the 1st century CE, the imperishable legend of Queen Soma is born. Daughter of a nāga king, these mythical Hindu serpent guardians of the waters, she reigns over Funan, the first Southeast Asian kingdom with Indian influence, and still irrigates the Khmer imagination.

Editorial team
Feb 194 min read


Cambodia & Business community : Profiles of CCIFC Board Election Candidates
In anticipation of the CCIFC Board of Directors elections, discover the profiles of four candidates: Sophorn Chhay (CEO of HR Code, aspiring to the Vice-Presidency), Olivier Deschamps (CEO of Wecare Insurance), Antoine Fontaine (partner at Anant Law Firm, candidate for re-election), and Michel Wong (Marketing & Business Developer at Group Priority).

Editorial team
Feb 193 min read


Kep's Microscopic Guardians: Saving Cambodia's Marine Ecosystems
Dive with us into the turquoise waters of Cambodia's Kep archipelago. Just a few meters below the surface, microscopic creatures—smaller than a grain of sand—play a crucial role in saving marine ecosystems devastated by illegal fishing.

Editorial team
Feb 183 min read


Raffles Hotel Le Royal: A Timeless Oasis in Phnom Penh
In the city of Phnom Penh, where urban bustle flirts with colonial remnants, the Raffles Hotel Le Royal rises like a sanctuary of immortal elegance. Opened in 1929, this icon of luxury hospitality—a jewel in the prestigious Raffles collection—embodies nearly a century of Indochinese history.

Voyageuse Passion
Feb 183 min read


Thbong Khmum's Annual Traditional Collective Fishing Ceremony.
The annual traditional collective fishing ceremony took place on February 14 at Boeung Trapeang Krorm, in Satum village, Choam Kravien commune, Memut district, Thbong Khmum province.

Editorial team
Feb 182 min read


Phnom Penh Prepares for Major Infrastructure Transformation: 10 Bridges Across Tonle Sap, Bassac, and Mekong Rivers by 2030
Phnom Penh is gearing up for a major infrastructural metamorphosis with the construction of 10 bridges spanning the Tonle Sap, Bassac, and Mekong rivers by 2030, a strategic lever to curb traffic jams and catalyze the real estate boom.

Eco News
Feb 184 min read


A Whale Shark's Graceful Emergence: Valentine's Day Magic off Cambodia's Coast
A blue ocean under a dazzling February sky, off the coast of Koh Kong province in southwestern Cambodia. On February 14, 2026 – irony of fate, Valentine's Day –, an immense and graceful silhouette emerges from the abyss. It's not a mythical monster, but a whale shark (Rhincodon typus), locally nicknamed « tri baanang kingkuk » or « giant whale fish ».

Editorial team
Feb 183 min read


At Pavillon Baltard, Sixteen Candidates Vie for the Crown
At Pavillon Baltard, Sixteen Candidates Vie for the Crown. Portraits of three of them, where beauty blends with heritage and commitment.

Partenaire Presse
Feb 173 min read


Kep, Cambodia: Tranquil Coastal Retirement Haven
For souls seeking an exotic haven of peace, where the gentle lapping of waves cradles the days and the cost of living remains an accessible dream, Cambodia's coastal destination of Kep emerges as an ideal spot for a serene retreat.

Voyageuse Passion
Feb 165 min read


Cambodia Launches #MadeInCambodia National Campaign
The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce inaugurated the national "#MadeInCambodia" campaign on Saturday, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the image of local products and integrating Khmer producers into the supply chains of modern supermarkets.

Eco News
Feb 162 min read


Kampot Pepper: Cambodia's Black Gold Eyes European Bio Markets
In the hills of Kampot, in southern Cambodia, pepper – nicknamed the local "black gold" – is poised to conquer European markets thanks to a major organic certification.

Brèves Éco
Feb 162 min read


Cambodia Accelerates Clean Energy Shift, a Model for ASEAN ?
Phnom Penh, February 16, 2026 – Cambodia is accelerating its energy transition at a rapid pace. According to the annual report from the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC), released on Thursday, the total installed electricity generation capacity climbed to 5,932 megawatts (MW) in 2025, a spectacular 14.4% increase from 5,183 MW in 2024.

Brèves Éco
Feb 162 min read


History : Jackie Chan: Living Legend's Impact on Cambodia
Jackie Chan, living legend of Hong Kong action cinema, has marked Cambodia with several unforgettable visits blending humanitarian efforts, culture, and cinematic dreams. From 2004 to 2009, and even beyond, the kung-fu icon immersed himself in this rebuilding nation, visiting Angkor and supporting vital causes.

Partenaire Presse
Feb 164 min read


Fresh AI Launches EV Zone: Mapping Cambodia's 200+ Charging Stations
In a country where electric vehicle (EV) adoption is surging, the Cambodian app Fresh AI has just unveiled "EV Zone," a clever feature that maps more than 200 charging stations scattered across the nation.

Eco News
Feb 162 min read


Cambodian Official Hails LGBTQ+ Progress and Marriage Equality as Economic Boost
A high-ranking Cambodian official hailed a sharp decline in social discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, presenting legal marriage equality not only as a human rights advancement but also as a strategic economic lever for the Kingdom.

Editorial team
Feb 162 min read


Pasteur Institute of Cambodia (IPC) Announces a Major Turning Point for Cambodian Rice and Pepper Exporters
From now on, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited analyses for pesticide residues in these flagship products, as well as heavy metals in water, are available locally.

Editorial team
Feb 162 min read


Phnom Penh / New York – Epstein Files Reveal Leon Black's Khmer Art Inventory
Documents published by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act reveal an inventory of Khmer artworks linked to financier Leon Black. These millions of pages of records do not, by themselves, prove that the pieces were looted or illegally exported.

Editorial team
Feb 162 min read


Chinese New Year in Cambodia: Vibrant Spring Festival
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, stands out as one of the most dazzling and unifying celebrations in Cambodia, especially within the Sino-Khmer communities that weave into the country's urban fabric.

Editorial team
Feb 164 min read


Sunrise at Angkor Wat: Karen Jansen's Transformative Moment
At sunrise over Angkor Wat, Karen Jansen, Miss Belgium 2025, experienced the moment that changed everything. At 23 years old, this psychology student and model from Limburg – crowned on February 15, 2025, in De Panne – proudly carried her flag there during a humanitarian mission in Cambodia.

Editorial team
Feb 132 min read


Echoes of Border Reclamation: Siam's 1946 Retreat from Khmer Lands
INearly 80 years ago, amid the turmoil of the post-war period, Thailand – then Siam – buckled under diplomatic and military pressure to return territories conquered at the expense of Cambodia and French Indochina.

Youk Chhang
Feb 133 min read


Phnom Penh & Gastronomy : A Cascade of Indulgence: Topaz’s Valentine’s Day Menu
In Phnom Penh, where the Mekong’s whispers meet the city’s vibrant pulse, Topaz Restaurant unfurls its most seductive offering yet—a Valentine’s Day menu designed to kindle the flames of passion through exquisite and artistic fusion.

Coin gourmand
Feb 131 min read


Eating Street Food in Cambodia: Risks and Realities
Eating in the street in Cambodia is part of the daily landscape and habits of many Asian cities. While the exotic experience is tempting for tourists and residents alike, the recurring question is: what are the risks of eating from the many street stalls and mobile vendors so abundant in the capital?

Christophe Gargiulo
Feb 133 min read
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