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.

Cambodia is taking a new step forward in its strategic partnership with China by announcing the imminent integration of the regional aircraft fleet COMAC C909 into its national airline Air Cambodia starting in 2026.

Phnom Penh is ready to vibrate to the rhythm of French culture on Saturday, November 22, 2025, the date on which the highly anticipated edition of the Marché Français, organized by the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie France Cambodge (CCIFC), will take place.

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) of Cambodia has officially announced that the 18th edition of the Cambodia Trade Expo (CTExpo) will take place from December 4 to 7, 2025, at the prestigious PH Grand Hall Convention Center, located in Borey Peng Huoth Boeung Snor, Phnom Penh.

The scams centers linked to the Prince Group, represents a major danger to Cambodia's reputation on the international stage. In 2025, transnational criminal networks exploited Cambodian territory, mixing human trafficking, online fraud, and massive money laundering, compromising not only the victims' safety but also the country's prestige and attractiveness.

Céline Huynh is an entrepreneur and consultant whose journey reflects the richness of a multicultural Franco-Asian identity. With over fifteen years of experience in the restaurant, construction, and event sectors, she has established herself as an expert in management and business development.

In Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025, ASEAN held its 47th summit in an atmosphere of optimism and renewed will for regional integration. With the Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, in the presence of regional and international leaders, this summit stood out with major announcements on stability, innovation, and multilateral cooperation.

China did not intervene directly in the recent peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, and this stance is explained by a complex analysis mixing cautious diplomacy, strategic interests, and respect for regional dynamics.

The Factory Phnom Penh hosted yesterday the first « Rendez-vous de la CCIFC » with several speakers: Caroline Bougon-Sirieix from Vinci Airports, Catherine Germier-Hamel from Millennium Destinations, Sarah Kolbenstetter from Little Green Spark, and finally Frantz Vaganay from Sevea.

Building on an initial fruitful dialogue with public actors in the Franco-Cambodian educational and scientific sector, Edumalin continues its establishment in Cambodia with the strategic support of Confluences.

Developing one’s activity internationally is often an ambitious dream for companies seeking growth. However, establishing oneself in a new country remains a path full of obstacles: administrative formalities, legal constraints, recruitment, tax compliance… so many steps that can slow down — or even jeopardize — an expansion project.

Cambodia, one of Asia’s most dynamic economies with an average growth of 7.7% over the past two decades, finds itself at a strategic turning point. As the kingdom approaches middle-income country status, its development model — historically focused on low-cost manufacturing and mass tourism — reveals its structural limitations.

As plastic waste continues to pollute Cambodia’s streets, rivers, and communities, a youth-led initiative called Green Miracle has emerged to drive change among the next generation.

A major milestone for Cambodia’s development, establishing a new commercial and tourism gateway in Southeast Asia, powered by Franco-Cambodian and international expertise.

In the plush corridors of a grand hotel in Phnom Penh Hotel, belonging to the conglomerate Prince Groupe, foreign businessmen were recently still negotiating contracts worth several million dollars. Yet, just a few kilometers away, in the offices of the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the name Chen Zhi now appears on a blacklist that is shaking Asian capitals.

There are projects born from a silent obviousness. That of a world saturated with plastic, oceans suffocated, mechanical gestures repeated without thinking. In Phnom Penh, this obviousness found a face: that of Alix Langlois, designer and social entrepreneur, founder of Trash is Nice. Her local NGO combines craftsmanship, ecology, and education with a clear motto: to give plastic a second life — and society a fresh look at this hated material.

In a bold move that could reshape Southeast Asia’s geopolitical landscape, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to preside over the ceremonial signing of a historic peace agreement between neighboring rivals Thailand and Cambodia at the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. This pivotal event marks the culmination of intense diplomatic efforts aimed at ending years of border conflict that erupted violently earlier this year.

On October 14, 2025, a major judicial revelation shook Phnom Penh and the international scene: the president of the Cambodian giant Prince Group, Chen Zhi, was formally charged in the United States for orchestrating a vast cryptocurrency fraud network based on forced labor camps in Cambodia.

Faced with the painful economic repercussions of the border conflict with Thailand, Cambodia is revealing itself in a more complex light than the raw figures would suggest.

France actively supports agriculture for sustainable development in Cambodia, notably through the ‘Healthy Rice’ project, supported by the French Embassy and piloted by the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) in Asia.

On 10 October 2025, the Galerie du Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra will be the setting for a meeting with Awen Delaval, a leading figure in sustainable textile innovation in Cambodia. For an hour and a half, from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., he will share with the public the fascinating odyssey surrounding lotus fibre, a true symbiosis between nature, culture and creativity.

Cambodia's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has announced a major breakthrough in its strategy to reintegrate migrant workers who have returned from Thailand. More than 300,000 Cambodians have already found jobs in the national labour market, marking a significant step forward in the country's efforts to strengthen its economic and social resilience.

On 7 October 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced the approval of USD 82.5 million in financing for the second phase of the Cambodia Energy Transition Sector Development Programme (ETSDP).

The Waste Summit Cambodia returns in 2025 with renewed ambition and an even more inclusive approach. This year, the event is joining forces with the Cambodia Inclusive and Responsible Business (IRB) Forum, under the aegis of the Sustainable Business Alliance (SBA), to form a regional platform bringing together public and private stakeholders, researchers, start-ups and NGOs around the key themes of waste management, the circular economy, gender equality and climate-resilient