This is Beirut 04/11 19:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Economy Lebanon SME's Private sector
The board of directors of the International Movement of Lebanese Business Leaders (Midel), chaired by Fouad Zmokhol, held an extraordinary meeting on Monday to discuss the survival of private-sector businesses during the ongoing war. Participants noted that “the majority of productive sectors have lost all resilience,” stressing that “the ...
This is Beirut 04/11 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
As a result of Israeli bombardment, the total value of used cars damaged in Lebanon has reached $50 million, according to the president of the union of used car importers in Lebanon, Elie Azzi. Azzi specified that "documents quantifying these losses are being prepared and will be submitted to the Higher Relief Commission." Additionally, more ...
This is Beirut 02/11 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon is witnessing a high demand for gold despite the ongoing war and economic crisis. Jewelry sellers and economic experts reveal the reasons behind this trend.
Christiane Tager 01/11 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon, a country with undeniable economic potential, has been experiencing a period marked by conflicts and socio-economic crises for several years. Beyond the human and material losses resulting from these events, it is essential to reflect on the missed opportunities that could have transformed the country's landscape and repositioned it on ...
Antoine Saade 01/11 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Since the southern Lebanese front was opened in support of Gaza in October 2023, the restaurant industry has experienced a dramatic decline. During lunchtime, restaurants are nearly empty in Downtown Beirut. Samir Yaacoub, a restaurant chain owner in Lebanon, told our sister company “Houna Loubnan” that business varies greatly from one area ...
Maurice Matta 01/11 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
For the second consecutive month, retired teachers in Lebanon have not received any increase in their salaries in Lebanese pounds, which has lost substantial value since the currency's collapse in 2019. Unlike other sectors, retired teachers have not received any salary adjustments, except for a few months under a protocol signed between the ...
This is Beirut 01/11 10:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
US Presidential Elections US Treasury Asia Nasdaq
Asian markets mostly fell Friday, tracking a global slide in stocks fuelled by tame tech earnings and investor jitters less than a week before neck-and-neck US elections. All three major US indices fell Thursday, with the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index dropping nearly three percent. Microsoft and Meta topped earnings estimates, but saw their ...
Liliane Mokbel 31/10 19:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese industrial sector has experienced a significant loss of domestic market share, with the notable exception of the pharmaceutical and food industries, as consumers increasingly prioritize essential goods. Furthermore, opportunities for international trade have diminished. According to Ziad Bekdache, Vice President of the Association of ...
This is Beirut 31/10 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Banks Central Bank of Lebanon Depositors Circular 158 circular 166
Beneficiaries of Central Bank (BDL) circulars 158 and 166 will receive two monthly payments for November instead of one, as announced by This is Beirut on Wednesday. Due to the “urgent circumstances” that Lebanon is currently experiencing, the BDL Central Council requested in a statement released on Thursday that banks provide two ...
This is Beirut 31/10 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
TotalEnergies reported a dramatic decline in its net profit for the third quarter, falling to €2.1 billion due to a sharp drop in refining margins and lower oil prices, the group announced Thursday. “In a bearish oil environment, with refining margins down sharply, TotalEnergies is demonstrating the resilience of its integrated multi-energy ...
This is Beirut 31/10 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Danish shipping giant Maersk said Thursday that profits in the third quarter were six times higher than the same period last year as it maintains high prices to get trade through conflict zones. Net profits from trading from July to September rose to $3.049 billion, while turnover rose 30% to $15.76 billion. The world's number two shipping ...
Christiane Tager 30/10 21:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Since the beginning of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah on October 8, 2023, Lebanon has endured significant human and economic losses, further weakening a country that faces serious political and economic challenges. The impact of the persisting conflict is felt across all sectors. In an interview with This is Beirut, financial and ...