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Editorial: ‘Tis the Season of Give and Take

This really has been the season of giving and, therefore, also of receiving. Hungary has been doing plenty of the...

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Equilor Analysts Put 2024 GDP Growth at 3.2%

Analysts at independent Hungarian brokerage Equilor expect Hungary's GDP to grow 3.2% this year, according to a report by state...

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CEOs Worry About Business Survival Amid Tech, Climate Pressures

The proportion of CEOs who believe global economic growth will improve over the next 12 months has more than doubled...

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Hungarian Village Program Continues in 2024

The Hungarian village program will continue this year because the countryside is a value for the government, and rural people...

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2024 Year of ‘Strengthening Economic Growth’, Varga Says

Finance Minister Mihály Varga said 2024 was the "year of strengthening economic growth" at a press conference on Thursday, according...

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Nagy: Restoring Economic Growth is 2024’s ‘Priority’

Restoring Hungary's economic growth is the "priority" for 2024 after an "economically difficult" 2023, Minister Márton Nagy said in a...

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Competition Office Fines Violators Over HUF 2.2 bln in 2023

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) levied over HUF 2.2 billion in fines last year, the watchdog told state news wire MTI....

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Hungary PMI Edges up to 52.8 in December

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) edged up to 52.8 points in December from 52.2 in November, staying over the...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, December 15, 2023

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

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Cybersecurity Challenges in M&A Transactions: Safeguarding Digital Assets

M&A transactions signify a pivotal moment for companies aiming to expand, consolidate, or diversify their business portfolios. In today’s digital...

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Investing in Tomorrow: The Promise of Energy Communities in Hungary

In a significant stride towards a sustainable and community-driven energy future, Hungary has recently registered its first energy community, marking...

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CIB: Inflation to Continue Falling in 2024 as Economy Grows

Although global inflationary pressures are easing, GDP growth in advanced economies has slowed over the past six months. The Hungarian...

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Sepsey Takes Over at Kinstellar Budapest, Ferenczi to Head Regional Firm

Regional law firm Kinstellar announced on Dec. 11 that Balázs Sepsey has been appointed the managing partner of Kinstellar’s Budapest...

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Favorable Outlook for Commercial Real Estate in 2024

The outlook for the commercial real estate sector next year is favorable, according to real estate asset management company Gránit...

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Consumption Growth Will Have to Wait, Market Analysts Warn

This issue of HR Matters will focus mainly on Hungarian households’ earnings and spending, given that the highest outgoings are...

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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...