Lebanon's economy minister asks for patience in implementing reforms

Lebanon's new government is committed to implementing key reforms to lift the country out of its economic crisis, but the nation's new economy minister said such changes could take time. Read More

Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart ... - ABC News

The World Bank says poverty nearly tripled in Lebanon over the past decade, affecting close to half its population of nearly 6 million.To make matters worse, inflation is soaring, with the ... Read More

World Bank approves $250 million for Lebanon to launch a broader ... - MSN

In fact, in its 2025 report, the World Bank said, “Underpinning these needs estimates, the report assesses that the economic cost of the conflict on Lebanon is $14b., with damage to physical ... Read More

World Bank Sees U.S. Growth Rate Halving as Tariffs Slow Global Economy

Economic growth in the U.S. might halve this year as a result of President Trump’s tariff policies, while the global economy is set to suffer a more modest, but still significant, slowdown, the World ... Read More

Lebanon gets $250 million World Bank loan to ease electricity crisis - MSN

BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank will grant Lebanon a $250 million loan that will be used to help ease electricity cuts in the crisis-hit country, the country's finance ministry said Thursday. Read More

Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war ...

Tourism is seen by Lebanon’s leaders as the best way to kickstart the reconciliation needed with Gulf countries — and only then can they move on to exports and other economic growth opportunities. Read More

World Bank Sees U.S. Growth Rate Halving as Tariffs Slow Global Economy ...

The Washington, D.C.-based development bank said it expects the world’s largest economy to grow by just 1.4% in 2025, a sharp deceleration from the 2.8% expansion recorded in 2024. Read More