Lebanese Economy

Lebanon Bank Association chief stresses need for realistic recovery plan to protect depositors and revive sector LBCI03:34
Bank secrecy: Lebanon finally adopts comprehensive reform to satisfy IMF L'Orient-Le Jour02:48
Beyond a pro- or anti-bank debate: A matter of the rule of law L'Orient-Le Jour08:17
IMF hears reform pitch: Lebanon presents unified reform vision to IMF at Spring Meetings LBCI13:02
'Systemic crisis': How BDL's language aligns with the ABL L'Orient-Le Jour05:55
Lebanon’s ex central bank governor’s embezzlement case sparks applause—and doubts OCCRP09:31
Banking secrecy reforms: MPs have restricted auditors' scope L'Orient-Le Jour07:57

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Banking secrecy amendments ditch real estate and non-bank sectors, a reform to wipe deposits? Now Lebanon06:11

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Government hospital employees call for salary increase L'Orient-Le Jour05:18

In the last 6 hours

Could Lebanon become a regional hub for artificial intelligence? L'Orient-Le Jour02:40

Yesterday

Banque de l'Habitat aims to increase ceilings of subsidized housing loans to $100,000 L'Orient-Le Jour08:40 28-Apr-25

Surge in Lebanese gold demand amid global price rally, despite volatility L'Orient-Le Jour07:19 28-Apr-25

Lebanon Bank Association chief stresses need for realistic recovery plan to protect depositors and revive sector LBCI03:34 28-Apr-25

The Café des Lettres: A new culinary spot at the French Embassy L'Orient-Le Jour03:24 28-Apr-25

Lebanon’s Finance Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Depositors’ Funds to Be Recovered in Three Phases Asharq Al-Awsat02:50 28-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Jaber during 'Spring Meetings' in Washington: Lebanon faces a... National News Agency07:52 27-Apr-25

'There was indeed some tension in the room before this vote,' admits Yassine Jaber L'Orient-Le Jour06:53 27-Apr-25

Minister of Finance participates in roundtable on financing Lebanon recovery, reconstruction The Peninsula04:05 27-Apr-25

Agriculture Ministry moves quickly to address issue of dead fish... National News Agency10:47 26-Apr-25

Almost six years after the crisis, Lebanon finally decides to issue new banknotes L'Orient-Le Jour05:25 26-Apr-25

At Wbg, IMF Spring Meetings Minister of Finance participates in roundtable on financing Lebanon recovery, reconstruction The Peninsula02:22 26-Apr-25

Lebanon, World Bank agree on $200 million aid to expand poverty support program: Minister tells LBCI LBCI15:10 25-Apr-25

Beirut's banking secrecy law vote eases tensions in Washington L'Orient-Le Jour09:34 25-Apr-25

IMF director urges countries to resolve trade disputes L'Orient-Le Jour09:14 25-Apr-25

Jihad Azour: Lebanon must regain the trust of its partners L'Orient-Le Jour08:54 25-Apr-25

A promising first quarter in 2025: Bank Audi L'Orient-Le Jour08:13 25-Apr-25

President Aoun emphasizes diplomatic solution and unity during visit to Economic and Social Council LBCI07:22 25-Apr-25

Lebanon’s Climate Actors Arab Reform Initiative05:35 25-Apr-25

President Aoun from Economic and Social Council: I need you as I... National News Agency04:44 25-Apr-25

Bank secrecy: Lebanon finally adopts comprehensive reform to satisfy IMF L'Orient-Le Jour02:48 25-Apr-25

A vision for the future: Will Lebanon seize IMF's chance for economic rebirth and regional investment? LBCI13:02 24-Apr-25

Priced Out of Recovery: Lebanon Between War and Reconstruction The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy11:25 24-Apr-25

Lebanon's Finance Minister to LBCI: IMF welcomes amendments on banking secrecy law LBCI11:20 24-Apr-25

Lebanon gets $250 million World Bank loan to ease electricity crisis Yahoo! US10:55 24-Apr-25

Ministry of Public Works and Transport launches new bus lines to... National News Agency08:21 24-Apr-25

World Bank expands Lebanon aid package to $400m amid deepening crisis Middle East Monitor07:34 24-Apr-25

Bank Restructuring: Within ABL, the doves bet on a third option L'Orient-Le Jour06:34 24-Apr-25

Parliament approves banking secrecy bill L'Orient-Le Jour06:24 24-Apr-25

Lebanon secures $250m World Bank loan to tackle power crisis The New Arab05:28 24-Apr-25

Joe Issa al-Khoury aims to increase Lebanese exports to $5 billion by 2028 L'Orient-Le Jour05:22 24-Apr-25

Lebanon Receives $250 million World Bank Loan to Ease Power Problems Asharq Al-Awsat05:12 24-Apr-25

IMF spring meetings: Lebanon to plead its case in Washington L'Orient-Le Jour05:02 24-Apr-25

Lebanon secures $250 million loan from World Bank to rehabilitate electricity sector Anadolu Agency04:54 24-Apr-25

Lebanon given $250 million loan to combat power crisis Cyprus Mail04:16 24-Apr-25

Cut to Reality: Lebanese film makers driven by purpose Executive Magazine03:47 24-Apr-25

Lebanon secures initial World Bank approval for $400M loan Al-Monitor19:30 23-Apr-25

Jaber announces increase of WB loan from $250 to $400 million L'Orient-Le Jour14:30 23-Apr-25

Lebanon moves forward with $250M World Bank loan to reform power sector — the details LBCI12:58 23-Apr-25

Lebanese chargé d’affaires highlights new economic vision during embassy reception in Washington LBCI12:27 23-Apr-25

Lebanon commits to structural reforms, Minister Yassine Jaber tells IMF, World Bank LBCI11:47 23-Apr-25

Non-residential rent: What is Joseph Aoun requesting in his challenge before the Constitutional Council? L'Orient-Le Jour09:31 23-Apr-25

Kanaan discusses Lebanon's reform priorities and regional stability with US envoy Morgan Ortagus L'Orient-Le Jour06:41 23-Apr-25

Inflation continues to slow down in Lebanon in March L'Orient-Le Jour05:47 23-Apr-25

Oil prices in Lebanon today National News Agency04:01 23-Apr-25

Yassine Jaber in Washington: Reforms are for Lebanon’s future, not to appease foreign powers LBCI03:48 23-Apr-25

IMF hears reform pitch: Lebanon presents unified reform vision to IMF at Spring Meetings LBCI13:02 22-Apr-25

Trump's tariffs disrupt IMF projections L'Orient-Le Jour10:04 22-Apr-25

Lebanon’s gold… To hold, liquify or sell: that is the question Now Lebanon09:16 22-Apr-25

Beyond a pro- or anti-bank debate: A matter of the rule of law L'Orient-Le Jour08:17 22-Apr-25

Gold ounce surpasses $3,500 for first time in history L'Orient-Le Jour04:48 22-Apr-25

Gold price hits record high above $3,500 National News Agency04:41 22-Apr-25

In the last month

IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings: Lebanon hopes to turn positive signals into IMF agreement LBCI13:08 21-Apr-25

The legacy of elite-led reconstruction failures in Lebanon The New Arab06:39 21-Apr-25

Tiny Moon, the latest Lebanese cider L'Orient-Le Jour06:03 21-Apr-25

Key IMF demands unmet as Lebanon readies for US meetings LBCI13:08 19-Apr-25

Trump tariffs: An opportunity for Lebanon to expand its export base? L'Orient-Le Jour17:08 18-Apr-25

Banking secrecy reforms: MPs have restricted auditors' scope L'Orient-Le Jour07:57 18-Apr-25

'Systemic crisis': How BDL's language aligns with the ABL L'Orient-Le Jour05:55 18-Apr-25

Kanaan travels to Washington National News Agency03:50 18-Apr-25

Joint commission approves revision of banking secrecy rules L'Orient-Le Jour03:46 17-Apr-25

Lebanon’s Ex Central Bank Governor’s Embezzlement Case Sparks Applause—and Doubts OCCRP09:31 16-Apr-25

Lebanon hopes to meet foreign bondholders in coming year, Jaber says L'Orient-Le Jour07:04 16-Apr-25

Gold hits record high on dollar’s fall National News Agency05:38 16-Apr-25

Fatima Rifai Expands Functional Diet Supplement Business Amid Lebanon’s Economic Crisis GlobeNewswire (Press Release)18:19 15-Apr-25

Finance Minister says Lebanon hopes to meet foreign bondholders in coming year LBCI10:43 15-Apr-25

Lebanon Hopes to Meet Foreign Bondholders in Coming Year, Finance Minister Says Asharq Al-Awsat10:27 15-Apr-25

Zafer Chaoui reappointed head of Lebanese National Institute of Vine and Wine L'Orient-Le Jour09:09 15-Apr-25

ILO and Lebanon’s Prime Minister discuss emergency employment responses and wider support toward economic recovery International Labour Organization09:02 15-Apr-25

Oil price drop turns up heat on emerging market crude exporters National News Agency05:21 15-Apr-25

Minister of Economy meets with EU delegation, Brazilian... National News Agency05:01 15-Apr-25

Lebanese depositors to get frozen funds back over time, Economy Minister pledges The National13:34 14-Apr-25

Lebanese depositors will gradually get their money back, Bsat tells Bloomberg L'Orient-Le Jour13:28 14-Apr-25

Lebanon eyes financial trust boost at IMF, World Bank spring meetings LBCI13:00 14-Apr-25

Jaber holds several discussions in preparation for IMF, World Bank Spring meetings L'Orient-Le Jour12:57 14-Apr-25

Nearly a billion dollars lost in sewage treatment in Lebanon L'Orient-Le Jour12:37 14-Apr-25

Racing against time, Lebanon must deliver key reforms by summer’s end L'Orient-Le Jour09:23 14-Apr-25

All depositors will get their money back 'over time', Economy minister says Naharnet09:15 14-Apr-25

Minister of Labor broaches situation with Russian ambassador,... National News Agency07:47 14-Apr-25

MP Ibrahim Kanaan after Finance Committee session: We approve increasing Lebanon’s IMF subscription share LBCI06:33 14-Apr-25

Lebanon adopts draft banking law Naharnet05:22 13-Apr-25

Upcoming IMF, World Bank Spring Meetings: Lebanon finalizes bank reform bill ahead of talks LBCI13:11 12-Apr-25

Enforcement of law liberalizing commercial rents divides owners and tenants L'Orient-Le Jour11:57 12-Apr-25

Lebanon adopts draft banking law: minister The New Arab09:46 12-Apr-25

55 tons of fruits seized by customs L'Orient-Le Jour09:37 12-Apr-25

Third Cabinet meeting on banking sector reform L'Orient-Le Jour05:20 12-Apr-25

Former Economy Minister from Washington: US deems Lebanon a top... National News Agency05:14 12-Apr-25

Former Economy Minister from Washington: US deems Lebanon a top priority for first time in 60 years LBCI03:40 12-Apr-25

Lebanon Moves to Indict Ex Central Bank Chief OCCRP16:47 11-Apr-25

Who is Rawaa Harati, the newest member of Lebanon’s IMF negotiation committee? L'Orient-Le Jour09:07 11-Apr-25

Salam: Reforms pave way to IMF agreement National News Agency07:49 11-Apr-25

PM Salam reaffirms reform commitment, pushes forward with IMF deal and regional partnerships LBCI07:29 11-Apr-25

Sectarianism joins debate on banking restructuring authority L'Orient-Le Jour06:34 11-Apr-25

Beirut airport turns the page on the war: Major companies return to Beirut L'Orient-Le Jour06:14 11-Apr-25

Lebanon, IMF await crucial meetings: Will financial reform demands intensify before April 21? LBCI13:10 10-Apr-25

Airport passengers down 1.3 percent in first three months of 2025 L'Orient-Le Jour11:44 10-Apr-25

Why Lebanon will increase its IMF quota by 50 percent L'Orient-Le Jour08:20 10-Apr-25

Jaber highlights Lebanon’s reform agenda at Arab financial... National News Agency04:02 10-Apr-25

Supreme Oscillation: Khamenei’s Trump Strategy Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington14:41 9-Apr-25

Lebanon under pressure to pass key financial reforms—What are the IMF's conditions? LBCI13:05 9-Apr-25

Berri to convene committees on bank secrecy law as IMF delegation visits Beirut L'Orient-Le Jour10:46 9-Apr-25

Elias Bou Saab discusses reform laws and IMF agreement with Ernesto Ramirez Rigo and delegation LBCI08:09 9-Apr-25

Tehran’s Berlin Wall Moment Unfolds in Syria and Lebanon The National Interest08:05 9-Apr-25

Horeca Lebanon opens its doors with an increased number of exhibitors L'Orient-Le Jour06:21 9-Apr-25

Bank restructuring: Government gives itself more time to overcome banking lobby challenges L'Orient-Le Jour06:11 9-Apr-25

Lebanese PM Salam holds series of meetings to discuss economic and financial situation LBCI05:26 9-Apr-25

Lebanon judge refers ex-central bank chief for trial The New Arab15:04 8-Apr-25

Lebanon judge refers ex-central bank chief for trial: judicial official MailOnline13:18 8-Apr-25

Time is running out: Lebanon faces IMF deadline to approve financial reform laws LBCI13:09 8-Apr-25

Lebanese President appoints Rawaa Harati as member of Lebanon's IMF negotiation committee LBCI10:16 8-Apr-25

Many Qataris and Kuwaitis in Lebanon during Eid al-Fitr, says Pierre Achkar L'Orient-Le Jour06:20 8-Apr-25

Finance Minister to LBCI: IMF prefers to pass banking secrecy and banking restructuring laws before April 21 meetings LBCI03:41 8-Apr-25

Lebanon faces 'tough choices' ahead of IMF talks as the US envoy wraps up visit: What’s next for the country? LBCI13:16 7-Apr-25

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