BUSINESS AND ECONOMY - ECONOMY
Success stories: Adapting against the odds
Nov 2020
Caeser act attention to details protects from fatal adventures
Nov 2020
Damage resulting from Beirut port explosion is substantial and ranges between $3.8 billion and $4.6 billion
Nov 2020
Picking up the pieces: Aid recieved by companies, NGOs, and international organizations
Nov 2020
GDPwill shrink by more than 20 percent
Nov 2020
Subsidies the poor's share is under 25 percent
Nov 2020
Economic indicators first half of 2020
Nov 2020
International Donor Conference in Paris
Nov 2020
GDP forecast: Deep recession
Jul 2020
Duel of figures: Bust or boost Government plan's controversy
Jul 2020
How to revive the economy
Feb 2020
In my opinion: Marwan Iskandar
Feb 2020
Country report: Mixed prospects
Feb 2020
National accounts 2018
Feb 2020
In my opinion: Makram Sader
Feb 2020
A plan for an economic revolution
Dec 2019
Interview with Mansour Bteish
Oct 2019
Country report: Economic emergency
Oct 2019
Grading business sector, a local perspective on performance
Sep 2019
Country report: potential for turnaround
Sep 2019
Interview with Wael Abou Faour
Sep 2019
Country Report: Austerity budget
Aug 2019
Economic Vision 2025: A plan to invest in untapped potentials
Feb 2019
How to get there: Five enablers for change
Feb 2019
Mining the untapped wealth
Feb 2019
Raising Productivity and global recognition
Feb 2019
Investing in industrial infrastructure
Feb 2019
Multi-faceted: The country’s tourism sector is unique
Feb 2019
Protecting capital markets and productive sectors
Feb 2019
Becoming a regional technology hub
Feb 2019
A proactive emigration policy
Feb 2019
Pundits: One year horizon
Jan 2019
Economy: Slow growth, lower inflation
Jan 2019
Retail: Holding on tight - The past year has not been one of the best years for the retail sector
Jan 2019
External payments: Need for caution and remedial action
Jan 2019
Sustainability through governance - Large and medium-sized family businesses are recognizing the need to organize their business
Oct 2018
Country Report: Inflation shoots to 7.6 percent - Prices to ease in coming years
Oct 2018
Releasing the shackles from economic growth: Rising oil prices is a double edged sword
Sep 2018
Lira credit ceiling to boost dollar lending: Impact will take time due to long deadline
Sep 2018
Lebanese lira strong, unaffected by Turkish crash: World currencies tumble including euro, rand, peso, ruble, and yuan
Sep 2018
Seven achieved! Sustainable development goals and the need to eradicate poverty, upgrade infrastructure
Aug 2018
1.7 percent GDP growth in 2016
Jul 2018
Opinion: Makram Sader: It’s growth folks
Jul 2018
New life for contractors and engineers
Jun 2018
CEDRE yields more than $11 billion of pledges
May 2018
CEDRE conference: Frequently asked questions
May 2018
Opinion: Makram Sader Reforms can make or break the CEDRE conference
May 2018
Public budget 2018: Restraining the deficit
May 2018
Brussels II continues funding for refugees
May 2018
Doing business with relief organizations
May 2018
National statistics revisited: No imminent collapse but reforms are crucial
Apr 2018
Inflation up again
Feb 2018
Opinion: Official information and statistics are out of control
Feb 2018
Frequently asked questions | All you need to know about the oil and gas exploration deals
Jan 2018
Reasons for confidence – What will happen in 2018 | The economy will continue its recovery
Jan 2018
Country report: Myths and realities
Nov 2017
Country report: Rising consumption
Sep 2017
Public Private Partnership becomes law
Sep 2017
Household living conditions
Sep 2017
Economic trends
Jun 2017
Country report: Economy to improve, more inflows
Jun 2017
Brussels donor meeting
May 2017
Cover story: 20th Anniversary – Testimonials
Apr 2017
Cover story: 20th Anniversary – So much has happened
Apr 2017
Cover story: 20th Anniversary – Beating the odds
Apr 2017
Cover story: 20th Anniversary – Economy influencers
Apr 2017
Cover story: Reviving Saida
Mar 2017
Cover story: Saida’s Top Officials
Mar 2017
Cover story: Saida’s Top Employers
Mar 2017
Outlook 2017: What will happen in 2017 in the local economy?
Mar 2017
Outlook 2017: Economic growth is linked to success in reform
Mar 2017
Outlook 2017: Humanitarian assistance will contribute to economic growth
Mar 2017
$2.8 billion needed for Syrian refugees
Mar 2017
The view from IMF
Feb 2017
Country Report: Post-election perspectives
Dec 2016
The business of refugees
Dec 2016
Country Report: Economic strength waits for a chance
Nov 2016
UN assistance will top $3 billion
Nov 2016
Attaining food security
Oct 2016
GATCHA: The automatic exchange of bank information carries local prospects
Sep 2016
Country Report: Positive signals in the market
Jul 2016
Tripoli: A launch pad for Syria’s reconstruction
Jul 2016
Opinion: Time to revitalize the economy
Jul 2016
Cover story: Deflation, the good and the bad
Jun 2016
Country Report: Economy fights adversity
Jun 2016
Cover story: Stability in interest rates
May 2016
Stable credit ratings with a negative outlook
Apr 2016
Country report: Deflation
Feb 2016
One million poor in 2011-12
Jan 2016
Outlook 2016: What will happen in 2016 in the local economy?
Jan 2016
Outlook 2016: Economic UN perspectives
Jan 2016
Outlook 2016: Growth engines
Jan 2016
No economic crises
Dec 2015
Marwan Iskandar: Anomalies
Nov 2015
Tripoli: Top ten employers
Sep 2015
Tripoli: Holders of the golden keys. Eight prominent economic figures
Sep 2015
Economy: better performance in the first semester
Aug 2015
Savings of $2 billion if oil and euro keep declining
Aug 2015
GDP at $75 billion in 2021: $120 billion with oil and gas. Economy running at 25 percent inefficiency
Jul 2015
Income tax evasion up to $1.9 billion yearly: Recouping it would pay off half the deficit
Jul 2015
Makram Sader: A budget to strengthen confidence, Ratifying the 2015 public budget is the first step towards strengthening confidence in the economy
Jul 2015
IMF recommends boosting confidence: Growth is expected to be at 2.5 percent
Jun 2015
Progress in the European Action Plan: Public finance management and food safety have improved
May 2015
Inflation at a record low: Improved consumption is driving growth and compensating for low investment
May 2015
Country report: GDP has broken the $50 billion barrier
Apr 2015
Reaping the benefits from the oil price drop: Good news for several economic sectors
Feb 2015
Syrian refugees boost demand
Feb 2015
National SME strategy for 2020
Feb 2015
In my opinion: Fuad Siniora
Feb 2015
What will happen in 2015?
Dec 2014
There is growth!: Growth expected in the next year
Nov 2014
The good and not so ugly: Situation of the economy in the first months of 2014
Jul 2014
In my opinion: Marwan Iskandar, about the economy in mid-2014
Jul 2014
According to the IMF: The economy is strong but full of holes
Jun 2014
Spend, spend, spend!: Dozens of laws passed without true costing or economic impact study
May 2014
Crunching numbers: Lots of figures are published periodically
Apr 2014
Consumer price index gets an overhaul: Shaking up the shopping list
Apr 2014
Eight ministers take helm of the economy: Old hands with new portfolios
Mar 2014
The economy is weak but positive
Mar 2014
The Beirut Chamber of Commerce plans for 2014
Jan 2014
Agenda 2014 of Macroeconomics sector
Jan 2014
The economy bides its time: Economic indicators are stable so far, no recession yet
Dec 2013
Country Report : Dealing with the Syrian refugee crisis
Nov 2013
$7 billion sought to handle refugees: Top brass attend UN conference in support of Lebanon
Oct 2013
Chanel goes on strike!: The shutdown protest of business owners was the first onein 40 years
Oct 2013
The economy is still defiant
Sep 2013
...if it wasn't for politics!: Worldbank running scenarios, interest rates are attractive
Aug 2013
Still standing: Growth is anticipated to be at an average two percent in 2013 despite regional instability
Jul 2013
Making the best of a challenging situation: The economy has successfully avoided recession despite the Syrian crisis
Jun 2013
Stability is a prerequisite for growth
May 2013
EU calls for more reforms: The conflict in Syria continues to affect the Lebanese economy
Apr 2013
Waiting for the all-clear: Economy counts on strong fundamentals
Mar 2013
Long-term growth requires structural reforms
Jan 2013
Economic drivers fight an uphill battle
Dec 2012
The analysts are bearish: Banks and Lira retain full confidence, agreement to revise GDP growth downwards
Nov 2012
Growth dependent on reforms and security
Oct 2012
Just look at the medium to long term: 3 percent GDP growth in 2012
Sep 2012
Inflows stand behind stability: Growth estimates are stable
Aug 2012
The 2012 budget: Stripped down to basics
Aug 2012
Growth estimates challenged but still robust
Jul 2012
Better expectations for economic growth: Despite ''negative" news from rating agencies
Jun 2012
Slow return to growth: increased activity in tourism, construction, and consumption
May 2012
Economic and social action plan by the Ministry of Economy and Trade
May 2012
Growth through reform: Syrian unrest will continue to impact economic activity
Apr 2012
Modest but steady growth to come: Slower economic expansion than in previous years
Mar 2012
IMF, Scenario for reform : An ambitious strategy can lead to a debt to GDP at below 100 percent
Mar 2012
Constricted Growth: estimates for growth remains subdued
Jan 2012
What's in store for each sector: The potential for growth is hobbled by local and regional political risks
Jan 2012
A better year... but not by very much: 12 forecasts from 12 experts for 2012 (growth, inflation, interest rates…)
Jan 2012
What inflation? Price survey about food and beverages products
Jan 2012
The price of domestic division and regional turmoil: Slower growth but no recession
Dec 2011
Nicolas Nahas: An economic action plan to be unveiled
Dec 2011
More good than bad: GDP estimates lowered… again
Nov 2011
Country Report: Growth forecasts revised down
Oct 2011
A promised better second semester: Significant political, economic and social challenges in the national economy
Sep 2011
Politics overcomes economics: GDP growth revised downwards
Aug 2011
A new Cabinet is not enough: Economic slowdown is being predicted this year
Jul 2011
Remittances and foreign reserves are maintaining economic stability
Jun 2011
Cooling down after three hot years: The economy is expected to decelerate in 2011
Apr 2011
The Economy has no more underutilized capacity: Banks, real estate and tourism drive growth
Mar 2011
Proving again the economic mettle: The downside risk is limited, Lira stronger than any past crisis
Feb 2011
Economy and the markets in 2011
Jan 2011
Can the economy maintain its present level of growth?
Dec 2010
Better than the neighbors: Strong Growth will continue in 2010
Nov 2010
Strong economic growth to be sustained
Oct 2010
Right on a steady course: Economic growth will continue in 2010
Sep 2010
Positive momentum - if…: Strong growth during 2010 if the political situation remains stable
Aug 2010
Social impact analysis for the electricity and water sectors
Aug 2010
The reforms are economically possible
Jul 2010
Sustaining growth in the face of fiscal imbalances
Jun 2010
The new buzzword explained: PPP
Jun 2010
Foreign attraction: A steady flow of international firms are setting up shop
Jun 2010
For a private-public partnership in social
Jun 2010
Proud of his roots: Carlos Slim Helou
Apr 2010
Made in Lebanon: What does it really means
Feb 2010
Tech fix: Intermediaries provide the link between industries and technical support providers
Jan 2010
Reaping the dividends of a lowered risk: Growth revised upwards
Jan 2010
Good fundamentals: Expecting an encore of last year gains - Growth, good fiscals, well rated interest...
Jan 2010
Bolstering confidence: Confidence in the lira is the key
Jan 2010
Strong growth in uncertain times: Economic growth could reach seven percent in 2009
Dec 2009
Remitting fiscal sustainability: The IMF recommends including remittances in economic calculations
Nov 2009
Economic growth surprises the experts: Confounding the experts again
Nov 2009
Promising indicators: The local economy is going strong
Oct 2009
Mocking the doomsayers: The local economy is expected to witness strong growth this year, driven by tourism and large capital inflows
Sep 2009
The storm is not so windy: Maintaining growth in the midst of the global crisis
Aug 2009
Not more, just better: National Human Development Report 2009
Aug 2009
Growth in the midst of global crisis: Good Growth in bad times
Aug 2009
Vote of confidence: Elections impact, expectations, and predictions by the private sector
Jul 2009
Continued growth: Bank Audi Q1 report is full of good news
Jun 2009
Slowly.. but surely: Moderate growth and containable vulnerabilities for 2009
May 2009
Makram Sader discusses the global financial crisis
May 2009
Economy to cool down: Decrease in the economic growth in 2009
Apr 2009
Resilient but vulnerable: IMF findings
Apr 2009
Beyond the crisis: Economic growth and weakness
Mar 2009
Inflation: 10.74 percent; changes in the Consumer Price Index
Mar 2009
Donor-funded projects for Lebanon's recovery after the July 2006 War
Mar 2009
Capital inflows are on the increase: Privatization is unlikely to occur in 2009
Feb 2009
Inflation increased by almost 5.5% in 2008 - variation of prices in different sectors
Feb 2009
Growth may reach six percent in 2008
Jan 2009
Economic Accounts for 2006 and 2007 show resilience
Jan 2009
Local economy weathers global financial storm
Dec 2008
The Doha Accord opens the way to an economic recovery
Oct 2008
The economy is growing in the face of political risks
Sep 2008
Reforms are the key to sustained economic growth
Aug 2008
Doha Accord should give a boost to the economy
Jun 2008
Economist Ali Bolbol says that the cost of living here is not high
Jun 2008
IMF forecasts stronger growth in 2009
May 2008
Minimum wage will be raised
Apr 2008
A resilient financial system will weather the storms
Apr 2008
Reasons to believe in the economy
Apr 2008
Eight expert answers to eight questions for 2008: GDP Growth, imports & exports, Inflation, unemployment…
Jan 2008
2007 retrospective - Better than expected
Jan 2008
National public accounts for 2005 - Not so bad
Dec 2007
Resolute and resilient: The economy is in a stagnant mode, with limited real growth in 2007
Nov 2007
Growth to be expected if...
Oct 2007
Can optimism prevail in the face of political stalemate
Sep 2007
Renewed growth is possible if...
Aug 2007
Whither the Economy? The IMF is cautious, but the Government is still bullish
Jul 2007
Interview with the Minister of Economy and Trade, Sami Haddad
Jul 2007
Growth in the private sector, public debt and deficit
Apr 2007
Continued growth depends on reform
Apr 2007
The ratings agencies downgraded the credit rating
Dec 2006
Economic recovery: Donors come to help
Dec 2006
High hopes: Economic situation beings to normalize
Nov 2006
Ratings agencies changing expectations
Nov 2006
World Bank: Is Lebanon falling behind in education
May 2006
Reform Program: which comes first taxes or reforms
May 2006
Francois Bassil: Getting serious about reforms
May 2006
High hopes for reform
Jan 2006
Consumers get confident
Dec 2005
IMF report weighs in on what needs to be done
Dec 2005
The economy in focus, Five years that made a difference, GDP growth between 2000 and 2004
Oct 2005
National accounts: the latest figures
Oct 2005
New data reveals how households really live: The population size and the consumption habits
Aug 2005
Paris challenge met by Beirut charter: New French economic aid package subject to reform
Jul 2005
Money market post-crisis of February 14
Apr 2005
Signs of recovery
Mar 2005
Enter the task force: New government body aims to bring order to economic disarray
Feb 2005
What business wants: Business leaders point of view on what they would like to be implemented by the new government
Nov 2004
National master development plan is unveiled
Oct 2004
$5 billion + of investments in 2003
Jul 2004
Joseph Saba: Structural reform in economy
Jun 2004
Positive indicators before Paris III
Jun 2004
Country Report: Hotshot Houdini - Private gains amid the public failures of the economy
Apr 2004
World Bank urban development project
Apr 2004
European ambassador Patrick Renauld offers suggestions
Apr 2004
Nobel winner (James Mirrlees) rejects World Bank and IMF recipes for growth
Mar 2004
Moody's, Audi Bank, and IMF economic analysis
Jan 2004
Experts' predictions for the year 2004 economy
Jan 2004
Number of new companies going up
Dec 2003
Rating agencies, GDP growth and VAT changes
Sep 2003
Investments hit $10 billion since January 2000
Jul 2003
Actions speak louder: If economic actions had followed the voluminous words spoken over the past few years, Lebanon would be rich
May 2003
Positive financial performance in economy
Apr 2003
IMF reports positive evaluation
Apr 2003
Taking it easy: National days off take their toll on the economy, what the Labor law says
Apr 2003
Seven reasons behind Lebanon's resilience
Mar 2003
GDP, tax on bank deposits and the 2003 budget
Mar 2003
Is it a good time to invest?
Mar 2003
GDP growth and the banking sector
Feb 2003
Research reveal the nation's vital statistics
Feb 2003
$5 billion in the bag? Details about financial assistance will be hammered out at the Paris II conference
Nov 2002
The French correction: Our Western friends are to meet soon for Paris II conference
Aug 2002
Unite and fight' call from business leaders: A wakeup call from Adnan Kassar to the government to unite
Jul 2002
At last! GDP figures in sight
Jul 2002
You have to be in it to win it: Louis Hobeika outlines the necessary steps to take advantage of the upturn of international economy
May 2002
Don’t cry for me Argentina! Public debt problem in Lebanon
Mar 2002
UN economic predictions
Feb 2002
Mixed reviews from ESCWA on economy
Jan 2002
Country Report: Full of anticipation- More Arab money could be heading to Lebanon
Oct 2001
Must try harder: Debt being kept in check, Real growth set to resume but dependent on reforms
Sep 2001
A future to count on: Population survey gives basis for new policies, for more sustainable projects
Sep 2001
Confidence up after success of 15-year bond
May 2001
Dollarization – a benefit or an evil?
Nov 2000
Agency ratings and what they mean
Oct 2000
Rehabilitating the South
Jul 2000
Government to standardize inflation figures
May 2000
Inflation: Just exactly how expensive are we?
Jan 2000
Balance of payments
Oct 1999
Gold Reserves
Sep 1999
Against privatization
Feb 1999
Measuring the economy: The Coincident Indicator
Nov 1998
The Gross domestic product
Oct 1998