Lebanese Economy

Savings trapped, no social protection: Lebanon’s retirees left to fend for themselves L'Orient-Le Jour17:55
Illegal internet: Lebanon faces the specter of the 'generator model' L'Orient-Le Jour13:45
Real estate, stocks, eurobonds: Lebanese banks multiply offers to settle deposits L'Orient-Le Jour11:59
Lebanon's former economy minister set to face trial on financial charges The National13:32
Lebanese budget 2027: Behind the balanced appearance, the same old weaknesses L'Orient-Le Jour11:05
IMF says Lebanon needs key reforms for program Asharq Al-Awsat00:09

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Banque du Liban revokes license of Iranian bank Bank Saderat L'Orient-Le Jour17:53

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Electricity file: LF ministers withdraw from Cabinet meeting L'Orient-Le Jour17:03

In the last 4 hours

Qatari PM to tackle economic cooperation with Lebanon as KSA seeks Unifil solution Naharnet14:47

In the last 6 hours

Adnan al-Amin will not be the last L'Orient-Le Jour13:28

Middle East faces no quick return to pre-war growth, Jihad Azour warns L'Orient-Le Jour12:48

In the last 8 hours

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Earlier today

IMF Team Set to Visit Lebanon in November MTV Lebanon09:19

IMF says team expected to visit Lebanon in November LBCI08:22

IMF Plans Mission to Lebanon in November Asharq Al-Awsat07:31

Yesterday

'Knowledge must now serve Syrians': Seven years of fieldwork from inside Syria L'Orient-Le Jour13:24 14-Oct-26

Lebanon’s Deepening Cost-of-Living Crisis Raises Fears of Unrest Asharq Al-Awsat09:16 14-Oct-26

In the last 7 days

Savings trapped, no social protection: Lebanon’s retirees left to fend for themselves L'Orient-Le Jour17:55 13-Oct-26

Regional war hits Lebanese employees in the Gulf, from contracts to recruitment L'Orient-Le Jour10:15 13-Oct-26

Lebanon participates in IMF and World Bank annual meetings MTV Lebanon13:29 12-Oct-26

Lebanon ports join Imec: Can they compete in regional trade? The New Arab21:12 11-Oct-26

Lebanon ports join Imec, but can they compete with Israel? The New Arab14:44 11-Oct-26

Real estate, stocks, eurobonds: Lebanese banks multiply offers to settle deposits L'Orient-Le Jour11:59 11-Oct-26

Lebanon bets on AI while struggling to keep the lights on The New Arab12:21 10-Oct-26

Telecom: Lebanese government launches tender to inventory and assess public assets L'Orient-Le Jour10:12 10-Oct-26

PM Salam at Beirut Arab International Book Fair: Restoring state sovereignty, advancing reforms key to Lebanon’s… LBCI15:15 9-Oct-26

Stuck at the Table: America's Trilateral Gambit in Lebanon Observer Research Foundation03:40 9-Oct-26

Experia opens its doors and puts Lebanese tech in the spotlight L'Orient-Le Jour17:01 8-Oct-26

Salam stresses commitment to 'protecting monetary stability, purchasing power of citizens' Naharnet13:59 8-Oct-26

ESA, a school facing Lebanon’s transformations L'Orient-Le Jour12:49 8-Oct-26

Aoun, Kallas discuss Lebanon-EU strategic partnership and support LBCI12:26 8-Oct-26

Lebanon’s Beirut, Tripoli ports join India-Middle East-Europe corridor club L'Orient-Le Jour10:35 8-Oct-26

In the last month

Lebanon’s cost-of-living crisis deepens as ongoing instability adds to structural economic weaknesses Now Lebanon14:50 7-Oct-26

Illegal internet: Lebanon faces the specter of the 'generator model' L'Orient-Le Jour13:45 7-Oct-26

Need to have multiple routes under Imec: French Special envoy The Economic Times17:30 6-Oct-26

Nassib Ghobril appointed chief economist at Banque du Liban L'Orient-Le Jour13:00 6-Oct-26

Aoun: Lebanon took the initiative to promote economic cooperation among Arab countries MTV Lebanon10:36 6-Oct-26

‘Everyone underestimates Lebanese IT professionals’: XFOLIO founder Anis Rahal L'Orient-Le Jour09:15 6-Oct-26

"Israel has restored security": Envoy Reuven Azar ahead of October 7 attacks anniversary AniNews.in18:03 5-Oct-26

Lebanon’s business activity expands for fourth straight month despite regional uncertainty L'Orient-Le Jour14:26 5-Oct-26

UN Development Programme warns of socio-economic crisis in Lebanon amidst escalation of hostilities United Nations Development Programme (Press Release)05:47 4-Oct-26

Lebanon's former economy minister set to face trial on financial charges The National13:32 3-Oct-26

Lebanese budget 2027: Behind the balanced appearance, the same old weaknesses L'Orient-Le Jour11:05 3-Oct-26

When should a central bank sell its gold? OMFIF17:30 2-Oct-26

In numbers: Lebanon's diesel prices nearly doubled since late February L'Orient-Le Jour15:26 2-Oct-26

Salam seeks withdrawal timeline and new UN force as Rubio tackles verification mechanism LBCI15:23 2-Oct-26

Electricite du Liban monopoly: Progress made, but a long way to go L'Orient-Le Jour14:45 2-Oct-26

Starting March 2027, MEA flights will use ‘Terminal 3’ at Paris-CDG airport L'Orient-Le Jour11:32 2-Oct-26

Amnesty law, BDL, Sleiman al-Assad and cocaine: Where do Lebanon’s key legal cases stand? L'Orient-Le Jour09:37 2-Oct-26

IMF Says Lebanon Needs Key Reforms for Program Asharq Al-Awsat00:09 2-Oct-26

IMF: Lebanon Must Advance Key Reforms to Secure Support Deal Voice Of Emirates19:27 1-Oct-26

President challenges banking reform law: Lebanon's IMF talks face new test LBCI18:09 1-Oct-26

IMF says Lebanon needs key reforms for programme LBCI17:08 1-Oct-26

IMF to assess potential changes to Lebanon's bank resolution law The National16:04 1-Oct-26

Gulf tourists shunned Lebanon again this summer L'Orient-Le Jour12:49 1-Oct-26

Fattal Group, acquired by CMA CGM, is now called 'Tamina' L'Orient-Le Jour12:39 1-Oct-26

Diab, Chinese Ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation and China’s role in Lebanon’s economy MTV Lebanon12:23 1-Oct-26

Bank resolution: Joseph Aoun resorts to Constitutional Council, reigniting the battle over powers L'Orient-Le Jour08:34 1-Oct-26

Berri, Macron’s economic envoy discuss reform laws, Lebanon-France ties MTV Lebanon12:57 30-Sept-26

Around 30 public schools in Lebanon close for lack of students L'Orient-Le Jour11:10 30-Sept-26

Lebanon Urges US Pressure on Israel, Seeks Army Support and Commits to Reforms Asharq Al-Awsat10:30 30-Sept-26

Alternative Financing for Universal Social Protection in Lebanon: A Qualitative Research Synthesis —&nbspGhassan Aldaoud Arab Reform Initiative06:13 30-Sept-26

Lebanon had fruit surpluses in 2025, but remained reliant on wheat imports L'Orient-Le Jour16:32 29-Sept-26

Lebanon-Syria economic rapprochement opens new trade and investment opportunities Now Lebanon13:28 29-Sept-26

PM Salam meets World Bank chief in Washington to discuss reforms, recovery and reconstruction LBCI07:55 29-Sept-26

IMF deal: Paris pushes, Beirut acts, BDL still resists L'Orient-Le Jour18:21 28-Sept-26

Lebanese delegation begins Washington talks as PM Salam meets Rubio LBCI16:07 28-Sept-26

Lebanon hopes for new staff-level agreement with IMF Internazionale.it12:09 28-Sept-26

AI risks crystallize state positions, from Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon to New York L'Orient-Le Jour08:58 27-Sept-26

Things I learned from my daughters, a central bank investigation, and a box of watermelon gum World News Publishing Focus by WAN-IFRA (Weblog)08:30 27-Sept-26

Haqq, or how two Lebanese entered the race for legal AI L'Orient-Le Jour15:21 26-Sept-26

PISA ranking: Lebanese students' performance drops sharply, especially in reading L'Orient-Le Jour15:54 25-Sept-26

2027 budget: International Movement of Lebanese Enterprises seeks 'communication channel' with Finance Ministry L'Orient-Le Jour14:35 25-Sept-26

IMF: Nabih Berri’s conversion L'Orient-Le Jour12:43 25-Sept-26

Transport Minister: Syria and Lebanon have opportunity to establish joint production Syrian Arab News Agency10:05 25-Sept-26

Could soaring inflation and fuel costs spark Lebanon protests? The New Arab18:15 24-Sept-26

Topics, statements, participants: Key details of the 'Lebanese-Syrian Investment Forum' in Beirut L'Orient-Le Jour10:34 24-Sept-26

Issues, statements, participants: What to know about the 'Lebanese-Syrian Investment Forum' in Beirut L'Orient-Le Jour10:23 24-Sept-26

Syrian-Lebanese investment forum opens in Beirut with focus on new economic partnership Syrian Arab News Agency12:57 23-Sept-26

Aoun discusses economic cooperation with Syrian ministerial delegation Naharnet12:39 23-Sept-26

Cracker Barrel Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results And Provides Fiscal… PR Newswire (Press Release)12:18 23-Sept-26

The Lebanese President receives a Syrian ministerial delegation and presents a vision for regional economic integration Voice Of Emirates11:51 23-Sept-26

Bread prices rise in Lebanon to reflect fuel price surge L'Orient-Le Jour09:10 23-Sept-26

Salam and Aboul Gheit discuss supporting Lebanon and unifying the Arab stance in the face of regional challenges Voice Of Emirates07:05 23-Sept-26

Bank accounts of Riad Salameh, his brother, and 9 others frozen in Lebanon L'Orient-Le Jour19:05 22-Sept-26

Toward closer cooperation between Karim Souhaid and banks L'Orient-Le Jour13:08 22-Sept-26

PM Al Zaidi meets Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam in New York Iraqi News07:29 22-Sept-26

AI will play major role in Lebanon, country's Finance Minister says The National20:01 21-Sept-26

Consumer price index rises again in Lebanon L'Orient-Le Jour14:46 21-Sept-26

An IMF mission concludes its visit to Lebanon following discussions on economic reforms Voice Of Emirates11:56 20-Sept-26

IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Lebanon International Monetary Fund (Press Release)22:01 18-Sept-26

Fuel in Lebanon: Mazout price jumps $127 in one week L'Orient-Le Jour13:31 18-Sept-26

Dozens of bankers set to appear before prosecutors for overseas transfers L'Orient-Le Jour11:50 18-Sept-26

Why the government wants to block land sales in Israeli-occupied areas in south Lebanon L'Orient-Le Jour09:53 18-Sept-26

BDL/Salameh and Hanna case: Hearing postponed to Oct. 1, former central bank chief remains in custody L'Orient-Le Jour16:59 17-Sept-26

Depositors stage protest in Beirut, clash with security forces L'Orient-Le Jour12:34 17-Sept-26

Aoun, Macron agree to boost economic and energy cooperation, resume oil and gas exploration in Lebanon LBCI09:34 17-Sept-26

Hezbollah’s weapons at heart of heated exchanges as 2027 budget looms L'Orient-Le Jour17:57 16-Sept-26

Prepaid services in Lebanon: Is the problem the vendors or the system? L'Orient-Le Jour13:38 16-Sept-26

IMF calls for management of most Lebanese banks to be temporarily replaced L'Orient-Le Jour13:18 16-Sept-26

Cyprus and Lebanon to hold first technical meeting on electricity link Cyprus Mail06:57 16-Sept-26

IMF returns to Beirut, Jaber announces mission to Washington L'Orient-Le Jour15:45 15-Sept-26

Lebanon reconstruction costs could exceed $27B: PM Salam TRT World14:34 15-Sept-26

Israeli wars may cost Lebanon over $27B, prime minister says Anadolu Agency14:05 15-Sept-26

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