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Domestic Companies Unaware of ESG Requirements

A significant number of domestic companies are not aware of the environmental, social and corporate governance aspects they must comply...

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Quality of Life for Middle-aged People Improving

The quality of life of middle-aged people has improved significantly compared to the data measured in 2000, according to research...

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Majority Now Spends Over HUF 100,000 on Vacation

According to a recent representative survey by CIB Bank, some 45% of the adult population in Hungary plans to go...

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IMF Directors Acknowledge Hungary’s C/A Surplus, Lower CPI

The executive directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) acknowledged a rapid decline in inflation in Hungary and the move...

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Central Bank Cuts Base Rate Once Again

Although it said rate cuts would stop for a while, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) once again reduced its...

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In Praise of a Changing FMCG Landscape

For expats of a particular vintage, there is always a strong element of nostalgia about what life was like when...

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Varga Puts 2024 GDP Growth at 1.8-2.2%

Finance Minister Mihály Varga said Hungary's economy could grow between 1.8% and 2.2% this year in an interview with commercial...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, July 12, 2024

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

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Hacking Healthcare for the Better

If patients are expected to bring their own toilet paper to a hospital, whether or not catheters are biodegradable may...

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Doktor24 Group Leading the Way in Private Healthcare Services

Doktor24 Group is one of Hungary’s most comprehensive private healthcare providers, currently employing 1,100 workers and collaborators, including 700 doctors...

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Accommodating Neurodiversity, Nurturing Mental Health Shapes Modern Offices

With ESG aspects and general inclusivity becoming increasingly important in business life and the office real estate market, developer Skanska...

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3 Hangodys and 2 Generations at Dr. Rose Private Hospital

Prof. Dr. László Hangody’s father was a general surgeon and two of his three sons are physicians. László Rudolf Hangody...

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HuPRA’s Report Highlights Crisis Comms Trends in 2023

The Crisis Communication Department of the Hungarian Public Relations Association (HuPRA) has released "Crisis Map 2023," a comprehensive analysis of...

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Poland Industrial Output Rebounds in June

Poland's industrial production rose 0.3% year-on-year in June, reversing a revised 1.6% fall in May, data from the Central Statistical...

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HBO Max Transitions to Max in Hungary

The transition from HBO Max to Max in Hungary marks a significant milestone for Warner Bros. Discovery, with the company...

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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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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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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...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...