NEWS & BLOGS

Half of Cambodia's population is under 27. From a roaring football stadium to 650 new businesses launched in five months, "Made in Cambodia" pride, and a cashless digital economy—a six-year resident reflects on the energy driving this young nation forward.

A three-hour drive from Phnom Penh unlocks two very different escapes: Kampot's riverside cafés and famously gentle durian, and Kirirom's cool mountain air and glamping under the pines. A Japanese resident of six years shares her favorite weekend spots beyond the capital.

From weekend night buses to Angkor sunsets and handmade rice paper drying in the sun, this episode explores Siem Reap and Battambang beyond the postcard views—where Prahok ferments in market stalls and daily craftsmanship still shapes local life across Cambodia's provinces.

In Vol.2 of “Cambodia Today,” Asami Iida shares the charming, everyday scenes of Phnom Penh. From vibrant early morning food stalls and the rapid rise of convenience stores to peaceful weekend evenings near the Royal Palace, discover a side of Cambodia beyond the temples—defined by its energy, youth, and heartwarming everyday kindness.