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Higher Revenue, Improved Margins Lift Magyar Telekom Earnings

First-quarter net income of Magyar Telekom rose to HUF 33.7 billion from HUF 10.5 bln in the base period, climbing...

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French Chamber’s Garden Party “La Vie en Rose” Lanterns & Chansons on June 14

The French Chamber of Commerce in Hungary cordially invites you to its Garden Party event on June 14....

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EBRD Puts Hungary GDP Growth at 2.2% in 2024

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary's GDP will grow 2.2% this year in its latest Regional...

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Using Data and Research to Improve Hungarian Healthcare

Talk to anyone involved in pharmaceuticals, and they will tell you that Hungary’s highly centralized healthcare system is sitting on...

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Marriott Launches LevelUp Program in Budapest: ‘Be Curious, Connected and Courageous.’

Some 25 young adults from all over Hungary applied for the first-ever staging of Marriott International’s LevelUp program, a three-month...

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Editorial: In Praise of Goldmines and Refurbished Phones

Sometimes, as we pull together an issue of the Budapest Business Journal, one story or theme dominates all others; in...

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Hungarian Economy no Longer Stagnating

The first quarter GDP data surprised analysts, and was the second best in the European Union on a quarterly basis....

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Hungarians are Wolfing Down Their Workplace Meals: Study

The vast majority of Hungarians are aware that the way they eat during the day can significantly improve or worsen...

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German Companies Want Predictability and the Euro

Two significant business organizations, the Hungarian economic research institute GKI and the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK), have...

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Lithuania Economy Recovers in Q1

The Lithuanian economy rose 0.8% on quarter in the three months to March, rebounding from an upwardly revised 0.2% fall...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, April 19, 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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Labor Reserves an Issue, but Temping Growing as a Flexible Alternative

Some of the leading actors in the temporary recruitment field talk with the Budapest Business Journal about the ongoing challenges...

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Skills Shortages, the Demographic Deficit and the Rise of AI in Recruitment

The Budapest Business Journal sat down with a number of the leading players in Hungary’s recruitment sector to quiz them...

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Korean FDI in Hungary: Aiming Far Beyond Simple Co-existence

South Korean investors are choosing to expand their European footprint in Hungary in ever larger numbers. The project catalog of...

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Generational Diversity: Insights From AmCham’s HR Dream Day

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary’s sixth HR Dream Day marked a significant milestone in promoting workplace diversity under...

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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...