AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLebanon’s wine sector under pressure: At Vinifest in Sin El Fil, wineries say war and weak demand have cut domestic sales sharply (down 20% to 40% for some producers), even as many kept production going by protecting vineyards. Electricity cost squeeze: Lebanon’s tariff dilemma is back in focus as households weigh paying EDL versus relying on generators. Food safety checks: Lebanon County restaurant inspections (Oct. 3) flagged issues like rodent activity and food-handling lapses, with some sites passing after corrections. South Lebanon security and livelihoods: Reports of an Israeli strike injuring a Lebanese soldier and civilians underscore how instability keeps disrupting daily economic life. Construction and real estate despite the crisis: Beirut’s skyline story shows new apartment projects still selling in relatively safer areas, highlighting uneven recovery and shifting demand. Regional shipping risk for Lebanon-linked trade: Red Sea tensions and Bab el-Mandeb security concerns are again driving uncertainty for maritime logistics and prices. Local industry training: LAU ACE launched a HORECA leadership and project management program in Lebanon to support hospitality and related services.
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