Phnom Penh: The start of the new season promises to be festive for the Franco-Khmer business community

The French-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFC) sets the tone for the economic and social season with its major annual event: the Back to Business Party 2025. The event will take place on Wednesday 17 September 2025, from 6.30 pm, at the prestigious Élysée Tower on the Koh Pich peninsula.

The 2024 edition

The success of 2024 as a legacy

After a memorable 2024 edition at Trelllion Park in Phnom Penh, bringing together several hundred participants and marked by a festive atmosphere and fruitful exchanges, the Back to Business Party has now established itself as the unmissable event for the Franco-Khmer business community. The enthusiasm generated last year gives this new edition renewed energy and even higher ambitions.

A celebration of flavours and encounters

Once again this year, the food court promises to be a hotspot for gastronomic discoveries. The presence of three major players in the Franco-Cambodian culinary scene is already attracting a lot of attention:

• Maison Kayser, a symbol of French artisan baking combining excellence and authenticity.

• Thalias Hospitality, a key player in the Kingdom's restaurant industry, known for its refined establishments such as Topaz and Malis, ambassadors of French and Khmer gastronomy.

• Paysan Breton, an iconic brand of dairy and cheese products, bringing a breath of European tradition and terroir to Phnom Penh.

These three pillars of gastronomy will offer guests a culinary experience worthy of the event.

The 2024 edition

Cocktails, wines and conviviality

Guests will be able to enjoy drinks created by Celliers d'Asie, elegant wines from Maison Castel, and refined spirits from Vedrenne. The admission ticket (USD 25 for CCIFC members, USD 35 for non-members) includes 3 cocktails, 1 glass of wine, 2 savoury snacks and 1 sweet snack, guaranteeing a generous tasting experience in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

The 2024 edition

The French and Franco-Khmer business community plays an essential role in Cambodia's economic development, bringing together more than 250 companies in various sectors such as hospitality, automotive, healthcare, IT and construction.

It promotes access to the Cambodian market for French entrepreneurs, facilitates networking, shares its resources and organises events to promote bilateral trade and sectoral integration.

A bridge between two cultures and markets

Thanks to its historical, linguistic and economic ties, the Franco-Khmer community represents a real bridge between France and Cambodia. The mastery of the French language among the political and economic elites facilitates foreign trade and investment, while helping to strengthen the influence of the Francophonie in the region.

This strategic positioning opens up unique opportunities for educational, technological and commercial partnerships.

Since the 1990s, French investors have been pillars of Cambodia's reconstruction, financing crucial infrastructure such as airports, hospitals and roads.

Committed partners

As every year, the success of the evening relies on strong support. For 2025, the CCIFC can count on its prestigious sponsors:

• Platinum: OCIC, Koh Pich Cambodia, EFI – École Française Internationale de Phnom Penh.

• Gold: Smile Shop.

• Partners: Comin Khmere Careers, East-West Seed and Havas Cambodia.

All of these partners confirm their commitment to supporting economic and cultural dynamism between France and Cambodia.

The 2024 edition

A return to work marked by networking

The Back to Business Party is not just a festive occasion; above all, it is a platform for exchange and opportunity. Entrepreneurs, executives, young talents and friends of the community come together to share their projects and build new professional bridges.

In a Cambodia that is more focused than ever on the future despite the uncertainties of a complicated economic climate, this event aims to embody the spirit of collaboration and innovation.

Practical information

• Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025 – 6:30 p.m.

• Location: Élysée Tower, Koh Pich, Phnom Penh.

• CCIFC member price: USD 25.

• Non-member price: USD 35.

• Registration: scan the official QR code and make your payment, mentioning BACK TO BUSINESS 2025.

With the elegance of the Élysée Tower, the conviviality of our gastronomic partners led by Maison Kayser, Thalias and Paysan Breton, and the successful experience of 2024 as a backdrop, the Back to Business Party 2025 promises to be the flagship event of the new season in Phnom Penh.