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Coronavirus increasing digitalization among the elderly

According to a recent, representative study, the coronavirus epidemic has led to an increase in the demand for mobile communications...

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German companies confident in economic growth next year

German companies operating in Hungary also see that 2021 may once again be a year of economic growth in Hungary,...

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Hungary ranks in top third of countries in Female Opportunity Index

Digital Bank N26 has released a study which measures female opportunity and achievement around the world, with Hungary ranking 30th...

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Hungary’s SSCs may Emerge as Winners After COVID-19

Shared services centers, or business service centers as they are often referred to now, having reached a certain maturity, have...

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Coronavirus Roundup: State of Emergency Returns

Tighter restrictions to contain the spread of coronavirus came into force in Hungary at one second past midnight in the...

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Industry Picks up, Inflation on Target

It seems that the worst days for Hungarian industry are over, analysts commenting on the September industrial output data say....

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EC sees Hungaryʼs economy contracting 6.4% in 2020

The European Commission projects Hungaryʼs GDP will fall 6.4% this year in an autumn economic forecast published on Thursday, according...

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PMI edges over 50 threshold

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 50.1 points in October from 48.7 points in September, edging back over...

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MOL Fights Global Trends, Regional Disputes to Maintain Share Value

When MOL announced in late September that it was prepared to buy back up to 5% of its free-float shares,...

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Coronavirus Roundup: Mask-wearing, Q3 Contraction and EU Funding Approval

As the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic continues in Hungary, the wearing of masks at outdoor sports and cultural...

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Long-term Plan to Restore Economic Growth

The hoped for “V”-shaped recovery is a thing of the past. The finance minister said at a hearing in the...

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Digital Transformation Must be Embraced by All

The need for it has long been there. Organizations such as the American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary went so...

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Czech economic confidence falls in October

The Czech Republicʼs economic confidence decreased in October, survey results from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on Monday....

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Consumer confidence down, business confidence up in October

Economic research institute GKIʼs combined gauge of consumer and business confidence edged up to -18.8 points in October from -19.3...

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Drop in hunting licenses suggests tough season

A sharp drop in the number of hunting licenses issued to foreigners because of pandemic travel restrictions suggests Hungaryʼs hunting...

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One in Six Hungarian Adults Has Lost Money to Cyberfraud, CIB Survey Finds

Nearly half of Hungarian adults have encountered a cyberfraud attempt, and 16% have lost money, according to a representative survey...

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Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty Should Change how we Grow, not Whether we Grow

Economic volatility, geopolitical disruption, and technological change are making long-term decisions harder for business leaders. Yet uncertainty does not remove...

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Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.5% in Q3 as Industry Offsets Drought Hit

Hungary’s GDP grew 1.5% year-on-year in the Q3 2026, supported by industry and services, while drought-hit agriculture held back the...

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Hungary Sets 2030 Euro Readiness Goal in Growth and Deficit Plan

Hungary aims to meet the conditions for euro adoption by 2030 while lifting growth above 3% and reducing budget deficit...

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Hungarian Business Confidence Improves as Consumer Sentiment Weakens

Business confidence edged higher in Hungary in October, while consumer sentiment deteriorated, according to economic research institute GKI....

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Kopint-Tárki Forecasts Hungary’s GDP Growth at 2.5% in 2027

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki expects Hungary’s GDP to grow by approximately 2.5% in 2027, according to a new forecast released...

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MNB Keeps Base Rate Unchanged, Lower Inflation Target Signals Tighter Stance

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) left Hungary’s benchmark rate at 5.5% at its most recent...

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Hungarian Business Groups Urge Changes to Draft Wealth Tax

Fourteen Hungarian business organizations have issued a joint statement calling for changes to the proposed wealth tax, including relief for...

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AI Boom, USD 100 Oil and 5% Bond Yields Reshape Investment Outlook

An AI-driven technology rally, oil prices above USD 100 and U.S. Treasury yields around 5% are reshaping investment opportunities, according...

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VOSZ Business Confidence Index Declines in Q3 2026

Hungarian business association VOSZ’s business confidence index fell two percentage points to 50% in the third quarter of 2026, according...

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Editorial: In Praise of the Diplomatic Dance

The improved mood evident across Hungary following the Tisza government’s assumption of power appears to have extended well beyond the...

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EY Urges Early Preparation for Hungary’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Hungary’s proposed wealth tax could create new obligations for wealthy individuals, trusts and private foundations, with the first assessment generally...

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IMF Sees Window for Hungary’s Economic Revival, Urges Swift Reforms

Hungary has a “uniquely favorable window of opportunity” to revitalize its economy, but must act quickly to turn market confidence...

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Equilor: 2033 Earliest Date for Hungary to Adopt the Euro

Hungary could adopt the euro no earlier than 2033, according to a new assessment by Equilor Investment, which acknowledges improving...