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BUSINESSOct 19Inflation squeezes households as Lebanon's economic crisis persistsLebanon's economic crisis has dragged on since 2019. A re-igniting of Israel's war with Hezbollah derailed the weak recovery seen last year. The World Bank now forecasts that the Lebanese economy will shrink by 6.4 percent this year, with inflation expected to reach around 17.5 percent. A growing divide is visible everywhere: in households, in businesses and even in consumer habits. Our correspondents Serge Berberi and Renée Davis report.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 17IMF to accelerate talks with Iraq and Lebanon as Mena support growsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to speed up discussions with Iraq and Lebanon as support for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region increases. This indicates intensified financial negotiations and regional economic focus.thenationalnews.com
BUSINESSOct 11Lebanon’s first electric train hopes to revive railway systemA new solar-powered model train has returned to a section of Lebanon’s historic railway.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 27Lebanon Furies takes banking crisis from Beirut to the OscarsA film titled "Lebanon Furies" is bringing the country's banking crisis from Beirut to the Oscars. This highlights the global recognition and artistic interpretation of a significant economic event.middle-east-online.com · Iraq
BUSINESSSep 15Lebanon, Syria move to reconnect Tripoli Port to Syrian railway networkBEIRUT, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon and Syria are advancing plans to reconnect Tripoli Port to the Syrian railway network, with Lebanon commissioning a consultancy to review and update the design of the Tripoli-Al-Aboudieh railway line, Lebanese Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny said Tuesday.thestar_my · malaysia
BUSINESSAug 27 New wave of UAE - Lebanon business ties after minister visit to BeirutA 'new wave' of UAE-Lebanon business ties has emerged following a minister's visit to Beirut. This indicates strengthening economic relations between the two countries.thenationalnews.com
BUSINESSAug 22World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percentConflict with Israel derails Lebanon's economic recovery as inflation and consumer prices rise, the global lender says.Al Jazeera [en]