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Corvinus Research: Men and Women not Equal in Online Professional Space

Do gender inequalities manifest in online professional collaboration platforms, and if so, how? This question guided research by Orsolya Vásárhelyi,...

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In Praise of a Jolly Good Evening

The die is almost cast. Indeed, depending on when you read this, it may already have been. I speak of...

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February Inflation Data Triggers Government Action

February's inflation data not only turned out to be disappointing but might even threaten this year’s economic growth. In light...

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How ETF Investment Plans Could Reshape the Hungarian Market

Small investors in Hungary have been watching the emergence of low-cost investment plans in the West that allow stock market...

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Top Expat CEO: Byung Kim

Byung Kim, lead country manager and lead controller, ExxonMobil Hungary is one of the executives featured in the Budapest Business...

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Top Expat CEO: Guntram Würzberg

Guntram Würzberg, CEO, E.ON Hungária Group, is one of the executives featured in the Budapest Business Journal's Top Expat CEOs...

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Home Insurance Campaign Kicks Off: Why Homeowners Should Pay Attention

As the home insurance campaign period begins, homeowners across Hungary have a rare chance to reassess their policies and secure...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, March 7, 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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Cautious Optimism Among Hungarian SMEs – Mastercard Study

Hungarian SMEs are approaching 2025 with cautious optimism despite ongoing economic and digitalization-related challenges, according to a new representative study...

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Transfer Pricing Controls: NAV Hitting Targets With Pinpoint Accuracy

Tax controls involving transfer pricing are increasingly common in Hungary, based on the structured data reporting required by companies since...

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Editorial: Mihály Varga Once Again Succeeds György Matolcsy

After 12 years as Governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), György Matolcsy has stood down from his role...

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January Inflation Surge Dampens Budapest Mall Shopper Moods

Two days before this paper went to press and not a week after news that inflation in January had rebounded...

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Telepathy and Mind-reading: The Superpowers of Tax Authorities

It may seem that the tax authorities increasingly know who is worth auditing as surely as if they have magical...

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Geopolitics, Tax Policy and Society in Flux

As chief tax officers manage complexity and changes in legislation, it’s vital to look at the big picture. Geopolitical events...

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Keeping Pace With Market Needs and AI Development

The Budapest Business Journal asked some of the key players specializing in accountancy (or it and taxation) to give us...

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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...