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Sixty percent of bank deposits in Lebanon come from Lebanese workers in the Gulf, but the steep decline in travel and tourism to the country has left the Lebanese economy in a dire situation (Ramzi Haidar/AFP)

December 2nd, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

Why Lebanon needs more Arab investment

The lack of Arab investment in Lebanon is plunging the country's economy into a dire situation.

Dozens of Lebanese firms are moving their operations abroad, the head of the Beirut Chamber of Commerce told The Daily Star Wednesday, amid what he termed was an “unprecedented economic slowdown.”

September 12th, 2013 - 09:37 GMT

As if the brain drain wasn't enough: energy costs could drive Lebanese businesses away

Lebanon depends on the summer season for around 40 percent of its gross domestic product

April 8th, 2013 - 07:15 GMT

Tourism industry looks to Salam to lead revival

The strike will not stop until the new salary scale is passed, preparations still proceeding despite pressure

February 10th, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

Lebanon's unions preparing for strike action

Lebanon's economy would suffer dramatically, should a pubic sector pay rise happen, the country's Economic Committee warned

January 6th, 2013 - 06:53 GMT

Lebanon: Public sector pay rises could lead to economic collapse, Economic Committee warn

It is estimated that the government owes the NSSF in excess of $500 million in arrears since the beginning of the year

December 6th, 2012 - 09:09 GMT

Lebanese private sector reject government plans

Following the bombing that killed Intelligence Chief Wissam al-Hassan, the private sector has called for the Prime Minister to resign

October 22nd, 2012 - 11:56 GMT

Lebanon: Private sector calls for Mikati to go

After the bombing that killed Wissam al-Hassn, what is next for Lebanon's economy?

October 21st, 2012 - 05:00 GMT

Lebanon bombing: The cost to the economy

New taxes to fund a pay rise for Lebanese Government and MPs, although Prime Minister Najib Mikati could attempt to delay the increase

September 18th, 2012 - 07:18 GMT

Lebanon's new taxes to fund pay increase for Ministers and MP's