Economy

Lebanon’s Auto Market Rebounds with Electric Vehicle Incentives
Lebanon’s Auto Market Rebounds with Electric Vehicle Incentives

Lebanon’s new car sales continue their recovery, supported by the reopening of vehicle inspection centers, simplified procedures through LibanPost and tax incentives for electric vehicles. Despite persistently high market risks, Fitch Solutions forecasts growth of 10% in 2025. From January to August 2025, new car registrations jumped 39.2% to ...

Oil: Overflowing Supply, Clouded Outlook
Oil: Overflowing Supply, Clouded Outlook

Oil markets face a striking paradox: crude prices remain resilient despite a looming oversupply. Global production is swiftly rising, yet the lack of reliable data on certain stockpiles and sanctioned oil makes it difficult to assess the true balance between supply and demand, according to Reuters and the Financial Times. Analysts agree that ...

Building Modern, Accessible Digital Finance for All
Building Modern, Accessible Digital Finance for All

At a press conference on Friday at the Ministry’s headquarters, Finance Minister Yassine Jaber unveiled a roadmap to establish a digital financial administration that is efficient, transparent and citizen-focused. This transformation is built around four key pillars: Electronic Notifications Registered taxpayers now receive all official ...

PMI Hits Record Increase in September
PMI Hits Record Increase in September

The BLOM Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September shows a historic rebound in Lebanon’s private sector, driven by a rapid rise in production and new orders, despite ongoing concerns over inflation and security. According to BLOM’s September 2025 PMI results, Lebanon’s private sector activity saw a notable improvement. The index rose ...

Touch to Upgrade Network: Temporary Service Outage on October 5
Touch to Upgrade Network: Temporary Service Outage on October 5

Mobile operator Touch announced on Friday a major technical migration of its customer base to a new operational system, scheduled overnight from Sunday, October 5, to Monday, October 6, 2025. The upgrade, carried out with the support of Nokia and Huawei, may cause a temporary interruption of certain services. Touch stated in a press release that ...

Prada Acquires Versace in Major Luxury Move
Prada Acquires Versace in Major Luxury Move

It’s official: Prada received EU approval on Tuesday to acquire Versace in a deal valued at €1.25 billion (around $1.38 billion). Regulators cleared the transaction, ruling that it will not harm competition given the relatively limited global market share of both brands. The acquisition marks a pivotal step for the Italian giant. Beyond mere ...

Washington Allocates $230 Million for Lebanese Army and ISF Ahead of Shutdown
Washington Allocates $230 Million for Lebanese Army and ISF Ahead of Shutdown

Just hours before a government shutdown, the United States confirmed a new security aid package for Lebanon. The Lebanese Army and the Internal Security Forces (ISF) will receive $230 million in funding, a strong political signal of support for state institutions. According to Reuters, the US administration approved the funding on September 30, ...

When Art Becomes a Safe Haven
When Art Becomes a Safe Haven

In an uncertain economic landscape, art is no longer just about decorating walls. For some, it represents a financial refuge where value can literally skyrocket in just a few years. A canvas like Pablo Picasso’s Les Femmes d’Alger (Version ‘O’) sold for more than $179 million, while Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Untitled (1982) fetched $110 ...

Ministry of Finance: No Containers Blocked at Tripoli Port
Ministry of Finance: No Containers Blocked at Tripoli Port

The Ministry of Finance has denied, in a statement issued by its press office, rumors circulating on social media claiming that Minister Yassine Jaber blocked the entry of containers at Tripoli Port. These accusations, the statement says, have been presented through a sectarian lens and are “misleading.” The statement clarifies that no ...

Banks: Khalaf Sees 2026 as a Key Year for Crisis Resolution
Banks: Khalaf Sees 2026 as a Key Year for Crisis Resolution

The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL), Fadi Khalaf, believes that 2026 could mark the beginning of implementing definitive solutions and relaunching the banking sector on a stronger footing. This milestone, he argues, would also allow depositors to recover their rights and help restore confidence in financial ...

Elon Musk, the $500 Billion Man
Elon Musk, the $500 Billion Man

Elon Musk has set yet another record: he is now the first individual in history to amass a personal fortune of $500 billion, according to Forbes. The milestone highlights the extraordinary ascent of the world’s most talked-about entrepreneur. The pace of Musk’s wealth accumulation has been nothing short of astonishing. Back in 2020, his net ...

Beirut Port Records 35% Increase in Container Traffic in September
Beirut Port Records 35% Increase in Container Traffic in September

Omar Itani, the Chairman of the Board of Beirut Port, announced a significant rise in container traffic in September 2025, with a 35% increase compared to the same period last year. According to published figures, 80,676 standard containers were handled last month, up from 59,724 in September 2024. Meanwhile, the container terminal operated by ...