Le 6 janvier 2026, dans une opération éclair menée par la police cambodgienne, Chen Zhi, fondateur et président du puissant groupe Prince, a été arrêté à Phnom Penh avant d'être extradé vers la Chine le lendemain, accompagné de deux autres suspects chinois, Xu Ji Liang et Shao Ji Hui.

Cambodia is taking a decisive step in its energy transition. By the end of 2026, the country is set to commission its first power plant fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG), with an estimated capacity of 900 megawatts.

After five long months apart, the streets of Phnom Penh transformed into rivers of emotion and national pride. On this New Year’s Eve afternoon, thousands of Cambodians gathered to welcome the 18 soldiers who had just returned from detention in Thailand — a moment that, beyond collective relief, also raises deep questions about the future of relations between Phnom Penh and Bangkok.

Thailand has finally released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during intense border clashes in July 2025, marking a pivotal step toward de-escalating longstanding tensions between the two nations. This humanitarian gesture comes after months of diplomatic wrangling, fragile ceasefires, and mutual accusations, bringing relief to families and easing regional anxieties.

A special meeting of the ASEAN foreign ministers, urgently convened on 22 December 2025 in Kuala Lumpur under Malaysian presidency, once again exposed the glaring weaknesses of regional consensus in the face of a border conflict that has already displaced more than 900,000 people and caused dozens of casualties on both sides.

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Prak Sokhonn, will attend a special meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focused on the escalating situation along the Cambodia–Thailand border.

As Christmas bells ring to herald the festive season — evoking angels’ praises, joyful carols, and the arrival of Santa Claus — the Mekong River has taken on a far more somber role for villagers along its banks in Stung Treng province. In late 2025, its waters have become a silent witness to conflict and upheaval.

La Banque nationale du Cambodge (BNC) vient de franchir une nouvelle étape décisive pour l’avenir économique du royaume. Le 17 décembre, sous l’égide du ministère de l’Économie et des Finances, elle a officiellement lancé la “Stratégie de développement du secteur financier 2025-2030”, une feuille de route ambitieuse visant à consolider la stabilité, l’innovation et l’inclusion financière dans un contexte mondial en pleine mutation.

Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the iconic luxury hotel in Cambodia’s capital, has appointed David Eldridge as its new Executive Chef, as the historic property continues to elevate its fine-dining programme.

At Yangon, a new wave of energy has just swept through the pharmaceutical community: 120 health professionals — mostly pharmacists — gathered for an exceptional Master Class dedicated to managing acne in pharmacies

Since assuming power, Thailand’s newly‑elected Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has rapidly positioned himself as a hard‑line leader determined to prove his strength — a stance that has come at a heavy cost for Cambodia and deepened tensions along their shared border.

The Kingdom of Cambodia is preparing to launch commercial 5G mobile services from 2026 — a major milestone celebrated by the Royal Government as a cornerstone of its ambitious digital transformation.

Under a Siem Reap sky painted with the soft colors of dawn on December 7, 2025, the Angkor Wat International Half-Marathon reached a historic milestone for its 30th anniversary. Nearly 16,000 runners — among them more than 3,000 from 86 nations — converged on the ancient temples, transforming the sacred cobblestones into a red carpet for an extraordinary sporting celebration.

The King of Cambodia, His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, has recently been admitted to the Académie des sciences d’outre‑mer — a prestigious institution founded in Paris in 1922 and operating under the high patronage of the President of the French Republic.

As the 20th Sommet de la Francophonie draws near — scheduled for November 2026 in Siem Reap, at the heart of the Angkor temples — Cambodia intends to refine its tourism strategy. The CCI France-Cambodge (Franco-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), through its Siem Reap branch, is strongly committing alongside the Ministry of Tourism to promote the Kingdom’s assets to francophone investors and travelers.

On November 12, 2025, around 3:50 PM, a dramatic incident occurred in the village of Prey Chan, located in the O’Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province in Cambodia. Thai soldiers opened fire on Cambodian civilians, injuring five people, one of whom unfortunately died.

Sarah Kolbenstetter is a Franco-German entrepreneur based in Phnom Penh. She is the founder of Little Green Spark, a start-up aimed at helping companies improve their overall environmental footprint.

A new chapter opens for Cambodian hospitality. The renowned Michelin guide, synonymous with gastronomic excellence and prestigious accommodations, has unveiled its first ever selection of hotels in Cambodia, awarding ten “Michelin keys” to exceptional establishments in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and along the coast.