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Bristol Myers Squibb, U.S. Embassy Host Strategic Healthcare Forum

American multinational biopharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has hosted a high-level professional forum in partnership with the U.S. Embassy...

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When Physical Activity and Mental Well-Being Pay Off for Employers

Employer care has reached a new level: today, companies are not just offering benefits but providing a true well-being experience...

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Running as a Therapy to Combat ‘Outsider’ Anxiety

The feeling of being an outsider can affect our everyday lives in many ways. According to a recent study by...

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Inflation Moves Further From Central Bank’s Target Range

Consumer prices in Hungary rose once again in June, pushing inflation further away from the central bank’s 2-4% target range....

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Editorial: In Praise of Hungarian Healthcare Workers

July 1 is a significant date for many people, for many different reasons. For those with an interest in military...

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Study Reveals How Hungarian Migrants Feel After Moving to Austria

For the first time, the relationship between migration from Hungary to Austria and subjective well-being was explored in an international...

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‘Revenge Tax:’ Overriding Tax Treaties in the Draft OBBBA. What Next for the EU?

On May 18, the House of Representatives approved what has been dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” formally known...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, July 11, 2025

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

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Hungary’s GDP, Inflation and Currency all Vulnerable to External Shocks, K&H Warns

Hungary faces another year of subdued economic growth before prospects might improve in 2026, according to the latest economic outlook...

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Hungarian SMEs See Their Future in Development

Most of the companies desire and plan technological developments, viewing digitalization as crucial for increasing competitiveness, but the prevalence of...

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Fruit and Veg Bodies Call for 80% Hungarian Produce in Stores

Hungarian vegetable growers want a much higher share of local produce on store shelves; the proportion of domestic vegetables has...

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State Aid Available Even Without EU Funds

With the exception of some application procedures with limited budgets, Hungarian companies fundamentally do not have any options for relying...

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EY Survey: Hungarian Companies Focus on Stability but Prepare for Growth

Hungarian companies are currently concentrating on operational stability, while also planning investments and workforce expansion, according to EY’s latest survey....

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In Praise of Improved Connectivity

The weather is properly hot for the first time this year (which, my kids suggest, may not be entirely unconnected...

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Central Bank Leaves Base Rate Unchanged, Releases Pessimistic 2025 Growth Forecast

A pessimistic economic forecast was published by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) as its Monetary Council, as expected, kept...

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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...