Created in 2005 and relatively unknown to the public, the Pearaing Biodiversity Conservatory, located just outside Siem Reap town centre...

Right now at Factory Phnom Penh, a major drive to collect material donations is underway to support the displaced communities from Angkor Chum — and every contribution can genuinely change a family’s life.

The French of the World – ADFE, Cambodia section has just sent a solemn letter to the French government calling for France to speak out forcefully in the face of the loss of human life, massive displacement of populations, and the destruction of world heritage in Cambodia.

Siamese/Thai imperialism, often hidden behind the tourist narrative of the “Land of Smiles,” is part of a long history of power struggles, conquests, and rewriting of the past to the detriment of neighbouring countries — especially Cambodia.

In this opinion, we honor the Cambodian war heroes who fought on the frontlines against Thai military aggression. It highlights the extreme challenges faced during night missions in the jungle, where courage and discipline matter more than advanced technology. This piece celebrates the resilience of a nation confronting extraordinary hardship.

Florian Bohême, after more than a decade in Cambodia—his second home—shares here an intimate and candid reflection on the border tensions shaking the region. Settled in Phnom Penh, a consular adviser and entrepreneur passionate about hospitality, the author observes the human tragedies: more than 200,000 displaced on each side, bombardments on sacred sites, and an escalation around the Preah Vihear temple that reopens historical wounds.

The two performances of the Phnom Penh International Opera Festival on December 12 and 14, 2025, at the NABA Theatre were of exceptional quality, captivating the audience with the emotional intensity of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

At the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) in Phnom Penh, art and faith came together this week as students, faculty and staff held a solemn prayer event dedicated to Cambodian soldiers standing firm on a volatile border.

Thai military forces intensified operations on Saturday, December 13, 2025, launching multiple airstrikes on Cambodian soil in what marks a serious escalation along the contested border, just hours after a new ceasefire was announced under U.S. mediation.

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to halt hostilities and return to a previously negotiated peace framework after days of escalating violence along their disputed border, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday. The renewed truce came after Trump spoke by phone with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Trump credited Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for helping facilitate the talks and urged both sides to cease fire and re

As the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia intensifies, a generation of young people on both sides finds itself caught between nationalism, digital propaganda and a deep longing for peace. For many youths, the war is no longer a distant political dispute: it is lived daily through social media feeds, disrupted friendships, and uncertain futures.

The confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia has shifted from the border trenches to the world’s screens and news feeds. As deadly exchanges of fire continue along their disputed frontier, Bangkok has crafted an influential communication strategy in which disinformation, rapid responses, and privileged access to global media outlets are deployed as strategic tools.

Thailand has long cultivated a flexible foreign policy often described as “bamboo diplomacy” — bending with geopolitical winds without breaking ties. In 2025, this approach is again at the heart of Bangkok’s efforts to navigate increasingly intense competition between China and the United States, while preserving its strategic autonomy.

Between the evening of December 10 and December 11, 2025, Cambodia’s northwest border was engulfed in fire and devastation, leaving behind heavy human and emotional tolls.

The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC), led by Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen, launched an emergency relief operation to support thousands of families forced to flee their homes due to ongoing tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border.

As tensions flare again between Cambodia and Thailand, UNESCO — the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — has voiced serious concern about the situation, especially regarding the Preah Vihear Temple, a priceless World Heritage site and centuries-old testament to Khmer civilization.

Cambodia is increasingly drawing the attention of European investors. On Wednesday at the National Assembly’s Palace, Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary welcomed a delegation of French entrepreneurs led by François Guez, CEO of PL Vista and BY Vista.

In a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurial courage, the 2025 Business Grand Prix organized by the French-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCIFC) crowned its newest winners last week in Phnom Penh. Among them, Jean-Benoît Lasselin and his creative studio Colorblind captured top honors in the New Enterprise or Activity category, a testament to their distinctive approach to fashion and corporate design.

The way the international press reports on the conflict inflicted by Thailand on Cambodia leads me to recall a number of undeniable facts.

In Phnom Penh, French entrepreneur and designer Alix Langlois has been honored by CCI France Cambodge (CCIFC), winning the 2025 “Businesswoman” award at the Grand Prix des Affaires 2025 — a tribute to her circular-economy initiative that transforms plastic waste into design objects, earning her visibility through the French Embassy and a potential nomination for the 2026 Trophées CCI France International in Paris.

The Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo, has voiced deep concern over the renewed armed clashes between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand along their shared border.

In the past 48 hours, fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border has surged again, with Thai air strikes and bombardments targeting Cambodian military positions — but also hitting civilian areas, triggering a massive displacement of people.

The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) has formally announced the immediate withdrawal of its entire delegation from the 33rd SEA Games 2025 in Thailand, underscoring that athlete safety outweighs all sporting ambitions.

The festive season in Phnom Penh finds its epicurean highlight in the exquisite Christmas menu offered by all Khéma restaurants—a celebration of refined flavors, seasonal elegance, and culinary artistry crafted to enchant every palate.