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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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Czech GDP Grows 0.5% in Q1

The Czech Republic's economy expanded more-than-expected in the first quarter, flash estimates from the Czech Statistical Office (CZS) showed on...

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MBH Puts 2024 GDP Growth at 2.7%

Analysts at MBH Bank, Hungary's second-biggest lender, forecast GDP growth of 2.7% this year, chief analyst Zoltán Árokszállási said on...

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OECD Puts Hungary 2024 GDP Growth at 2.1%

The OECD forecasts Hungary's GDP will climb 2.1% in 2024 in its biannual Economic Outlook published on Thursday, according to...

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Hungary PMI Edges Down to 51.8 in April

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reached 51.8 points in April, slipping from 52.2 points in the previous month, the...

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Slovakia Business Confidence in April at 1-year High

The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia increased by 6 points from a month earlier to -0.3 in April, a survey...

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Gov’t Expects Economic Growth of 2.5% in 2024 and 4.1% in 2025

The government expects economic growth of 2.5% this year and 4.1% next year, the State Secretary of the Ministry of...

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Keeping Europe Competitive with Hydrogen: Insights from the Budapest Summit

The Budapest Hydrogen Summit was organized for the third time by White Paper Consulting with the participation of sector leaders...

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Global Gas Leaders Converge on Hungary for 5th LNG Summit

The fifth edition of the Budapest LNG Summit, orchestrated by White Paper Consulting, heralded an assembly of 30 speakers, industry...

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E-VAT a Competitive Advantage for Early Adopters

Using the eVAT system launched on Jan. 1, companies can reduce the time spent preparing returns, save on costs, and...

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Editorial: In Praise of the Big Issue

I have always enjoyed this issue, with its Special Report dedicated to Human Resources, because it enables us to take...

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Inflation Closer to Central Bank Target, for Now

Annual inflation slowed to 3.6% in March from 3.7% in the previous month. It confirms that the price index is...

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PwC Hungary, Debrecen Municipality Host 1st Major Business Forum Outside Budapest

PwC Hungary hosted its first significant business forum outside Budapest under the slogan “The Future is Built in Debrecen” in...

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Report Points to Increased Risk on Commercial Real Estate Market

Last year's economic contraction added to cyclical and structural risks faced by Hungary's commercial real estate market, but lenders' resilience...

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Czech Economic Sentiment Hits 1-year High

The Czech economic confidence improved in April to the highest level in a year, survey results from the Czech Statistical...

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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...