Robin Marshall

Sustainability

Investing in our Environmental Future

When I first became a journalist back in 1986, environmental issues were only just beginning to gain ground, albeit at...

Analysis

PwC Looks Back and Ahead at CEO Survey Anniversary

Hungary’s CEOs show record levels of optimism for the immediate future, but there are still some familiar concerns, a few...

Analysis

Promise of Summer a Step Nearer

We have been told that “our summer will be sunny and happy” by no less a person than Prime Minister...

Interview

Diplomatically Speaking: Building a Modern, Mature Trading Relationship on Strong Cultural Links

Modern India-Hungary relations are based on a mutual respect for culture and traditions as well reflecting the maturity of the...

Science

Incubator to Ensure Scientific Research Leads to Commercial Success

Hungary has all the human capital it needs to become a leading player in molecular medicine, insists Dr. Christoph Sensen,...

Analysis

Stagnation is Death

Life in the time of coronavirus feels positively medieval in some respects. A pandemic that comes seemingly out of nowhere,...

Food

Croatia’s Ledo, Serbia’s Frikom sold to U.K.’s Nomad Foods

Ledo d.d., Croatia’s largest domestic producer of ice cream, which has a small market share in Hungary, has been acquired...

Banking

Moving Next Door and Learning how to Move On

The businesses that come out strongest from the post-COVID period will be the ones that have been able to learn...

Interview

China Hoping to Build Pragmatic Economic, Trade Cooperation With Hungary

Hungary was among the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, the two countries establishing...

Interview

Communication 1 of the Keys to Empowering Women

With International Women’s Day falling on March 8, we asked communications coach and trainer Anna Jankovich to identify some of...

Analysis

Coronavirus Catches Up

The first blow landed in the week before deadline, and slightly blindsided us. In terms of employee average age, we...

Int'l Relations

U.S.-Hungarian Relationship to be Built on ‘Hope, Ambition, Mutual Interest’

“Hope, ambition and mutual interests” are the three key phrases that sum up Hungary’s approach to its relationship with President...

Interview

Diplomatically Speaking: Ukrainian Ambassador Liubov Nepop, ‘Huge Unused Potential’ in Ukrainian-Hungarian Trade

Hungary and Ukraine have a long history. Hungary was just the third country to recognize its massive northeastern neighbor’s independence...

Analysis

Taxes, Morale and Eastern Vaccinations

In the 20-plus years I have been living in and reporting on Hungary, the tax morale, the willingness of people...

Interview

AmCham Sets out Policy Priorities to ‘Work With Government’

In his first interview with the Budapest Business Journal since he was elected president of the American Chamber of Commerce...

Sustainability

Taking Discipline, Perseverance, and Goal-setting from the Pool to the Workplace

In his sporting life, Valter Kalaus was an Olympic swimmer at 18 and, now 56, competes regularly in Masters events....

Analysis

Editorial: Jigs of Joy Today, Hard Work Tomorrow

Our Special Report looking at Healthcare in Hungary covers a lot of ground. Most notable is the absolute absurdity of...

Travel

The Return of American Airlines’ Direct Philly-Budapest Flights

After a pause of six years, American Airlines has resumed direct flights between Philadelphia and Budapest. The route was relaunched...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Unexpected, but Welcome, Inflation News

The oil crisis of 1973-74 arguably hastened the retirement of the legendary Jaguar E-Type. True, the model was old and...

Analysis

Restoring Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law, Welcoming Back International Clients

Some of Hungary’s finest legal minds discuss the “fireworks display” of new legislation expected from the Tisza government, where most...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Being Clear, Consistent and Transparent

The speed with which the Tisza government has been able to unfreeze European Union funds has surprised many, even if...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Comparative Surveys

German industry matters. That’s probably true wherever you are in the world, but it is particularly so here in Hungary....

Government

Ceremonial Opening Sees Tisza Gov’t Formed

On a day of ceremony, symbolism, and some drama, Péter Magyar was made Prime Minister of Hungary on Saturday, May...

Analysis

Editorial:In Praise of Doing the Hard Work

Depending on when you read this, Viktor Orbán will either be the outgoing prime minister or the former PM. In...

HR

Recruitment Market Talk: Riding the Evolutionary AI Wave in Search of More ‘Rounded’ Candidates

The BBJ has once again assembled its annual Recruitment Market Talk panel to assess the health of the sector....

Parliament, Government, Politics

Magyar’s 1st PM Speech: Asset Recovery and Apologies

Making his first speech to Parliament today after becoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar promised a bill on the National Asset...

Analysis

In Praise of Peaceful Transition

Tisza won the elections because a record number of people turned out to vote, and unprecedented numbers of those wanted...

Analysis

In Praise of Inclusivity and Diversity

I promise this will be the last time I talk about it for (a little less than) a year, but...

Taking Discipline, Perseverance, and Goal-setting from the Pool to the Workplace

In his sporting life, Valter Kalaus was an Olympic swimmer at 18 and, now 56, competes regularly in Masters events....

Editorial: Jigs of Joy Today, Hard Work Tomorrow

Our Special Report looking at Healthcare in Hungary covers a lot of ground. Most notable is the absolute absurdity of...

The Return of American Airlines’ Direct Philly-Budapest Flights

After a pause of six years, American Airlines has resumed direct flights between Philadelphia and Budapest. The route was relaunched...

Editorial: In Praise of Unexpected, but Welcome, Inflation News

The oil crisis of 1973-74 arguably hastened the retirement of the legendary Jaguar E-Type. True, the model was old and...

Restoring Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law, Welcoming Back International Clients

Some of Hungary’s finest legal minds discuss the “fireworks display” of new legislation expected from the Tisza government, where most...

Editorial: In Praise of Being Clear, Consistent and Transparent

The speed with which the Tisza government has been able to unfreeze European Union funds has surprised many, even if...

Editorial: In Praise of Comparative Surveys

German industry matters. That’s probably true wherever you are in the world, but it is particularly so here in Hungary....

Ceremonial Opening Sees Tisza Gov’t Formed

On a day of ceremony, symbolism, and some drama, Péter Magyar was made Prime Minister of Hungary on Saturday, May...

Budapest Hoping to Score Economic Boost From Champions League Final

On May 30, the latest high-profile sporting event to be staged in Budapest will see English club Arsenal F.C. play...

Editorial:In Praise of Doing the Hard Work

Depending on when you read this, Viktor Orbán will either be the outgoing prime minister or the former PM. In...

Recruitment Market Talk: Riding the Evolutionary AI Wave in Search of More ‘Rounded’ Candidates

The BBJ has once again assembled its annual Recruitment Market Talk panel to assess the health of the sector....

Magyar’s 1st PM Speech: Asset Recovery and Apologies

Making his first speech to Parliament today after becoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar promised a bill on the National Asset...

Temp Market Talk: AI not yet Leading to Mass Layoffs, but is Transforming Job Content

The BBJ rounded it up 11 of the leading players from the Hungarian temporary recruitment market to get their assessment...

In Praise of Peaceful Transition

Tisza won the elections because a record number of people turned out to vote, and unprecedented numbers of those wanted...

In Praise of Inclusivity and Diversity

I promise this will be the last time I talk about it for (a little less than) a year, but...