The Beiruter
Economy
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Oil prices surge - Middle East war energy impact - Strait of Hormuz risk - Iran Gulf conflict - LNG pricesThe fate of oil prices
As war expands across the Middle East, rising tensions involving Iran and Gulf states have sent oil and gas markets surging, with fears mounting that disruption to the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global energy shock and fuel inflation worldwide.By Omar Ayoub -
Lebanon cryptocurrency - Binance Lebanon - Amer Bisat - Crypto regulation Lebanon - Stablecoins LebanonLebanon meets with Binance on Crypto regulation
With remittances falling and the Lebanese pound long decimated, millions of citizens have turned to digital assets as a financial lifeline. Now the government wants to catch up.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon industry - Lebanese industrial sector - Lebanon manufacturing - Industrial exports Lebanon - Lebanon economy recoveryBeirut Port to connect to Syrian border by rail
Lebanon is exploring the revival of rail freight, with studies underway for a cargo line linking Beirut Port to Masnaa to ease congestion and improve regional trade connectivity.
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Lebanon entertainment sector - Concert taxes Lebanon - Ministry of Finance Lebanon - Foreign performers tax - Entertainment tax LebanonLebanese nightlife under tax scrutiny
Lebanon has launched strict tax enforcement on concerts, festivals, nightlife, and foreign performers, raising concerns over higher costs and reduced activity in the entertainment sector.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon water crisis - Water scarcity Lebanon - Drought and climate change Lebanon - Food insecurity Lebanon - Levant water shortagesThe rising threat of water scarcity
Lebanon’s water crisis is now a nationwide emergency, driving food insecurity and deepening social and economic vulnerability amid climate stress and failing infrastructure.By The Beiruter -
Vatican Bank - Catholic investing - Faith-based investing - Morningstar indices - Catholic equity indexVatican Bank launches Catholic stock indices
The Vatican Bank has launched two equity indices with Morningstar, formalizing Catholic ethical principles within global market benchmarks as faith-based investing gains prominence amid ESG skepticism.
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UK payments system - Visa and Mastercard UK - Financial sovereignty - UK banking infrastructure - Digital payments UKUK redraws the global payments map
The UK is planning a sovereign payment system to reduce reliance on Visa and Mastercard, amid growing concerns over financial security and geopolitical risk.By Omar Ayoub -
Lebanon economy - National Trade Help Desk - MSMEs Lebanon - Ministry of Economy and Trade - UNDP LebanonMinistry launches “help desk” to back Lebanese businesses
Lebanon has launched the National Trade Help Desk to support MSMEs by centralizing trade information, simplifying procedures, and advancing digital economic reform.
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Tax increases Lebanon, - Tax increases Lebanon - Fuel price hike - Gasoline prices Lebanon - VAT increaseFuel and VAT hikes in Lebanon spark protests across the country
Public anger flared across Lebanon after the Cabinet approved new VAT and fuel taxes, with protesters warning the hikes shift the cost of reform onto citizens already strained by inflation and the financial collapse.By Angie Mrad -
Lebanon e-payments - Ministry of Finance - Digital taxation - Online tax payments - Fintech systemsThe global rise of e-payments
Lebanon’s Ministry of Finance launches a new E-Payment Gateway to digitize taxes and public transactions, aligning the country with global shifts toward digital, secure, and transparent payment systems.By The Beiruter
