Nejmeh Square, in downtown Beirut, where the Parliament is located. (Credit: Philippe Hage Boutros/L'Orient-Le Jour)
BEIRUT — Lebanon has experienced significant and promising political development in the first few months of 2025, and “could be on the verge of getting international aid and assistance if the historical opportunity that presents itself is appropriately met by Lebanese decision makers,” Bank Audi noted, in its latest quarterly economic report.“The election of the new president in January 2025 and the formation of a new Cabinet in February 2025 provide upside risks to investor sentiment and help to boost business activity,” it added. Read more Joe Issa al-Khoury aims to increase Lebanese exports to $5 billion by 2028 While a wave of optimism reigns amongst the authors, they stress the government’s need to address key economic challenges, including growth and job creation, adjustments to public finances and the long-needed...
BEIRUT — Lebanon has experienced significant and promising political development in the first few months of 2025, and “could be on the verge of getting international aid and assistance if the historical opportunity that presents itself is appropriately met by Lebanese decision makers,” Bank Audi noted, in its latest quarterly economic report.“The election of the new president in January 2025 and the formation of a new Cabinet in February 2025 provide upside risks to investor sentiment and help to boost business activity,” it added. Read more Joe Issa al-Khoury aims to increase Lebanese exports to $5 billion by 2028 While a wave of optimism reigns amongst the authors, they stress the government’s need to address key economic challenges, including growth and job creation, adjustments to public finances and the...