Zsófia Végh

Interview

Private Health a Long-term Business Investment

Anita Gurney, managing director of Duna Medical Center, talks with the Budapest Business Journal about the challenges facing private clinics,...

MNB

MNB Hails Pandemic Response, Charts Path to Recovery

The coronavirus pandemic hit the Hungarian economy at a time when its fundamentals were stable, and growth was strong, according...

Interview

‘Stable’ Business Environment Attracts Chinese Giant

In the fall of 2020, Chinese company Semcorp announced one of the biggest greenfield investments in Hungary of the year,...

Government

Tax Policy: Cutting Burdens, Digital Transformation the Priorities

Measures to reduce the administrative burdens of taxation, digital transition and the easing of contributions are the major goals set...

Analysis

Will KATA Changes Whiten Economy or Prompt More Creative Bookkeeping?

Changes in the small taxpayers’ flat-rate tax (KATA) may fail to achieve the lawmakers’ original goal, tax experts warn....

Analysis

Taking language learning online has pros and cons

The pandemic forced language learners, just like most of us, to stay at home and continue to study via online...

Ecosystem

The Slow Spread of the Circular Economy in the Office

The circular economy seems more of a concept than a trend at this point, whether in Hungary or elsewhere. When...

Office Market

COVID Accelerates Changes in how Firms Look at Using Office Space

This is probably not the first time you have read that the coronavirus accelerated a transformation that had already been...

HR

Labor Market Pendulum Swings Back Thanks to COVID

Among the many changes the coronavirus has wrought, work has been much affected. And not just labor market dynamics; from...

Analysis

Vaccine Rollout key to Rate of Recovery

Following the deep lows the global and Hungarian economies experienced last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2021 will see...

Green Energy

MVM: Growing the Group, Building the Brand

György Kóbor, the chairman and CEO of the MVM Group, talks exclusively to the Budapest Business Journal about building growth...

Interview

New President to Bring Fresh Outlook to IVSZ

Following 10 years as leader of the ICT Association of Hungary (IVSZ), Tamás Laufer, its president, stepped down in early...

Transport

Wizz Air’s Váradi: ‘Growth Will Continue’

József Váradi, CEO of Hungary-based Wizz Air, often billed as Central Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, talks to the Budapest Business...

Tourism

MTÜ Head: ‘If There are Guests, There is Everything’

Zoltán Guller, CEO of the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) talks to the Budapest Business Journal about the devastating impact of...

History

30 Years of Freedom: BÉT Opens for Business Again (After 50-year ‘Pause’)

On June 21, the Budapest Stock exchange celebrated the 30th anniversary of its second foundation. This year also marks the...

HR

How the Pandemic Influenced Recruitment in 2021

Today, an entry-level engineer may earn as much as one with several years’ experience. The gap between skilled blue-collar workers...

Retail

Euronics Stockpiling Early for Christmas

Christmas this year may be merrier than 12 months ago when many were separated from their families due to the...

Interview

After 30 years in Hungary, Suzuki still looking ahead with optimism

Magyar Suzuki has been one of the most influential investors in Hungary since it made the first significant (HUF 16.3...

Telco

Growth and Acquisitions of 4iGsee it Heading for the Stars

4iG, a significant actor in the domestic IT market in the past two decades, is set to become one of...

Conferences

Business Meets Government Returns Fully in Person for 7th Summit

Having been held as a hybrid event last year due to COVID, the seventh annual AmCham-Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency “Business...

Energy Trade

Building Organic Growth on Stable Operations

MVM Partner CEO Kornél Czinege talks to the Budapest Business Journal about how the company is trying to reduce risks...

Green Energy

Share of Solar Power in Hungary’s Energy mix Continues to Grow, Backed by State Subsidies

The share of renewables in the energy mix is constantly growing worldwide and locally, bringing about the need to develop...

Manufacturing

Diversification key to Jász-Plasztik’s Success

Combining the agility of a family-run company with the leverage of a large corporation, Jász-Plasztik Kft. is present in many...

Interview

Domestic Guests to Drive Tourism Recovery Amid Labor Shortage Fears

Labor shortages remain a central problem for the COVID-ravaged tourism industry but, due to travel restrictions abroad and thus a...

Innovation

Hungary Eying big ROI From 5G Network Investments

From autonomous driving to automation in manufacturing or agriculture to the widespread use of AI in industry: all rely on...

Analysis

Regulating Digital World Requires Appropriate Legislation

Trying to navigate the digital world without proper digital legislation is one primary reason why there are so many infringements...

Government

Looking to Build Cooperation in the Customers’ Best Interests

In many respects, 2020 was a turning point in the history of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH). The organization now...

Automotive

Audi, Suzuki Motor on Despite Chip Shortage

The global semiconductor supply shortage has not affected production at two of Hungary’s most established OEMs, Magyar Suzuki and Audi...

Automotive

Rising Commercial Sales Help Ford to Motor On

Attila Szabó, Ford managing director for the Czech Republic and Hungary, tells the Budapest Business Journal how the American automaker...

Interview

Private Health a Long-term Business Investment

Anita Gurney, managing director of Duna Medical Center, talks with the Budapest Business Journal about the challenges facing private clinics,...

How the Pandemic Influenced Recruitment in 2021

Today, an entry-level engineer may earn as much as one with several years’ experience. The gap between skilled blue-collar workers...

Euronics Stockpiling Early for Christmas

Christmas this year may be merrier than 12 months ago when many were separated from their families due to the...

After 30 years in Hungary, Suzuki still looking ahead with optimism

Magyar Suzuki has been one of the most influential investors in Hungary since it made the first significant (HUF 16.3...

Growth and Acquisitions of 4iGsee it Heading for the Stars

4iG, a significant actor in the domestic IT market in the past two decades, is set to become one of...

Business Meets Government Returns Fully in Person for 7th Summit

Having been held as a hybrid event last year due to COVID, the seventh annual AmCham-Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency “Business...

Building Organic Growth on Stable Operations

MVM Partner CEO Kornél Czinege talks to the Budapest Business Journal about how the company is trying to reduce risks...

Share of Solar Power in Hungary’s Energy mix Continues to Grow, Backed by State Subsidies

The share of renewables in the energy mix is constantly growing worldwide and locally, bringing about the need to develop...

Diversification key to Jász-Plasztik’s Success

Combining the agility of a family-run company with the leverage of a large corporation, Jász-Plasztik Kft. is present in many...

Domestic Guests to Drive Tourism Recovery Amid Labor Shortage Fears

Labor shortages remain a central problem for the COVID-ravaged tourism industry but, due to travel restrictions abroad and thus a...

Hungary Eying big ROI From 5G Network Investments

From autonomous driving to automation in manufacturing or agriculture to the widespread use of AI in industry: all rely on...

Regulating Digital World Requires Appropriate Legislation

Trying to navigate the digital world without proper digital legislation is one primary reason why there are so many infringements...

Looking to Build Cooperation in the Customers’ Best Interests

In many respects, 2020 was a turning point in the history of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH). The organization now...

Audi, Suzuki Motor on Despite Chip Shortage

The global semiconductor supply shortage has not affected production at two of Hungary’s most established OEMs, Magyar Suzuki and Audi...

Rising Commercial Sales Help Ford to Motor On

Attila Szabó, Ford managing director for the Czech Republic and Hungary, tells the Budapest Business Journal how the American automaker...

Private Health a Long-term Business Investment

Anita Gurney, managing director of Duna Medical Center, talks with the Budapest Business Journal about the challenges facing private clinics,...