Lebanon has approved a $250 million plan to build new grain silos at Beirut, Tripoli, and the Bekaa to restore food reserves, with Economy Minister Amer Bisat outlining concessional financing and international support.
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Lebanon 2026 budget - Lebanese economy - Fiscal crisis - GDP collapse - Public sector salariesLebanon’s 2026 budget: managing crisis
Lebanon’s 2026 state budget, showing how years of crisis have shrunk government spending and GDP, according to data from the Lebanon Ministry of Finance.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon economy 2025 - World Bank Lebanon - IMF talks Lebanon - Lebanese banking crisis - Financial gap lawLebanon’s economy between “fragile recovery” and IMF pressure
Lebanon’s modest economic rebound in 2025 masks deep structural weaknesses, as stalled banking reforms and IMF conditions keep recovery fragile and politically fraught.By Omar Ayoub -
BLCC Lebanon - UK Lebanon trade - British Embassy Beirut - Lebanon UK business - UK investment LebanonInside the launch of the British-Lebanese chamber of commerce
The British-Lebanese Chamber of Commerce has launched in Beirut under UK patronage to boost trade, economic cooperation, and business links between Lebanon and Britain.By The Beiruter -
Banque du Liban circular - Lebanon AML rules - Financial Gap Law Lebanon - FATF grey list Lebanon - Electronic payments LebanonElectronic payment... a gateway to exit the gray list
Banque du Liban’s new circulars aim to curb cash use, strengthen anti-money-laundering controls, and improve Lebanon’s chances of exiting the FATF grey list.
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