Israel’s defense minister says that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely.
Finance Minister Jaber says unified vision and key appointments to drive upcoming reforms in Lebanon
Finance Minister Jaber says unified vision and key appointments to drive upcoming reforms in Lebanon …
MP Ibrahim Kanaan after Finance Committee session: We approve increasing Lebanon’s IMF subscription share
The Finance and Budget Committee held a session chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan and attended by Finance Minister Yassine Jaber to continue discussions on increasing Lebanon’s contribution to the …
Bisat: Global Recession, Lower Oil Will Impact Lebanon
Work is underway in Lebanon to rebuild its economy under the new government. The country adopted a draft law on restructuring its banking sector in a bid to unlock international aid to help it emerge …
Lebanon business to be featured on “60 Minutes”
One of Lebanon’s oldest businesses will be one of several included in a “60 Minutes” story this Sunday. Independent Stave Company will be featured in a piece …
Is Lebanon’s new central bank governor ‘another Riad Salameh’?
Lebanon has a new central bank governor. But critics say he’s too close to traditional powers who created the crisis.
Lebanon’s new central bank chief vows to fight money laundering and terrorism funding
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new central bank governor vowed Friday that the institution will fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism and will work independently away from political …
Upcoming IMF, World Bank Spring Meetings: Lebanon finalizes bank reform bill ahead of talks
Days before a Lebanese delegation is set to participate in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington on April 21, the Lebanese government has finalized …
Lebanon under pressure to pass key financial reforms—What are the IMF’s conditions?
As Lebanon braces for the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings in Washington on April 21, pressure is mounting on the government and parliament to finalize crucial financial …
Turkey’s Erdoğan meets pro-Kurdish MPs as they seek to end 40-year insurgency
The recent PKK ceasefire came against the backdrop of fundamental changes in the region, including the reconfiguration of power in Syria, the weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Israel-Hamas war …