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BCSDH Launches 5-Point Action Plan to Tackle Inequality

Inequality continues to rise in Hungary and globally, presenting a growing threat to economic stability. Currently, the wealthiest 1% of...

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Editorial: In Praise of Food for Thought

It has been another couple of weeks where, while no single business news item jumps out at you, there are...

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CSDDD: A new era of Corporate Responsibility and how to Prepare for It

The European Union has taken a significant step forward in promoting sustainable and responsible business practices by adopting the Corporate...

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Hungary’s 1st Women’s Esports TournamentBreaks New Ground With Hunesz and K&H

Hungary has reached a significant milestone in esports with its first women’s competition, the Valorant 2v2 Spike Queen Challenge powered...

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After a July Pause, Industry Starts to Suffer Again

Although Hungary’s industrial sector showed signs of stabilization at the beginning of the summer, according to the latest detailed data...

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Differing Views Regarding Hungarian GDP Growth and Inflation

Many may recall last year’s inflation as a bad dream, with its highest watermark as far back as January 2023,...

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‘Handling AI is a Human Problem, not a Tech Problem’

“Let’s set responsible AI in motion!” was the motto of the 2024 Humans in Charge AI Symposium organized by the...

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Hungary Well-placed on Energy Front as Fall Begins to Bite

As cooler temperatures arrive with the onset of fall, the Ministry of Energy Affairs assured Hungarians that regulated household gas...

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German Investors Remain Keen on Hungary in 2024

German companies continue to play a crucial role in Hungary’s economy, with 2024 showing no signs of slowing down in...

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U.S. Election and German Economy Pose Challenges for Hungary’s Economy

After the summer recess, the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) may follow the U.S. and European central banks in further lowering...

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Government Gives Green Light for Geothermal Exploitation, but Hurdles Remain for Hungary

More than 40 speakers at the second Budapest Geothermal Summit, held in the Hungarian capital on Sep. 20, spoke of...

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Distributed Power Generation Forcing Changes in the Electricity Sector

Increasing complexity and resultant data loads are leaving the classical management of systems unable to cope, says KPMG’s Artúr Böröcz....

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Bosch and Richter Research: Gen Z’s Vision for Innovation

The future of innovation is being shaped by Generation Z, according to a recent study conducted for Bosch Hungary and...

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National Bank of Hungary Returns to Rate Cutting

The recent interest rate cuts of the major central banks gave room for the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) to...

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Brain Bar Continues to Offer Plenty of Food for Thought

Could we live forever thanks to cutting-edge tech? Does it matter if we run out of energy? Who will rule...

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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...