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Gloomy Outlook for the Construction Sector

It wasn’t only industrial output that was down at the beginning of the year; the latest construction sector data also...

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Editorial: Awards Season Comes to an End

They say the Oscars marks the end of the awards season, but not for us. Depending on when you get...

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Nagy: Reducing Inflation ‘Most Important’ Task for 2023

Reducing inflation and improving economic convergence are the "most important" tasks for 2023, Minister of Economic Development Márton Nagy said...

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Czech Economic Sentiment Rises in March

The Czech economic confidence index improved to its highest level in seven months, while consumer confidence dropped for the first...

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Business Confidence Worsens, Consumer Confidence Improves

Business confidence edged lower, while consumer confidence improved a bit in March from the previous month, news agency MTI reports,...

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Slovenia Consumer Mood Slightly up in March

Slovenia's consumer confidence indicator grew by 1 percentage point (pp) in March, after rising by the same rate in the...

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Hungarian Food Bank’s Work More Vital Than Ever

Hungary is suffering a record increase in food prices of around 50%. Inevitably, this is hitting the most vulnerable hardest....

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Banks Enjoy Digital Advances, Serving Increasingly Tech-savvy Customers

If anything, the adage of technology disrupting every industry is amplified in banking. Beyond the usual suspects of AI and...

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Economic Strains Grow, but Banks Will Weather the Storm

Rising inflation, the escalating energy crisis, interest rate freezes, and extra taxes have increased the strain on banks operating in...

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Culture Clash: the Chinese Expat Living Experience in Hungary

The Budapest Business Journal asked three Chinese nationals living in Hungary what cultural surprises they have met in their interactions...

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A Chinese Match Made in Heaven

A growing number of Chinese businesses are choosing Hungary as the location of their investments. In particular, e-mobility seems to...

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The Dos and Don’ts of Chinese Business Etiquette

Csaba Wolf once watched aghast as a Hungarian businessman committed an extraordinary faux pas according to Chinese cultural norms, for...

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60% of Homebuyers in Romania in 2022 Used Own Funds – Study

About 60% of the Romanians who purchased homes in 2022 used their own funds, according to a study among real...

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IWG Opens New Regus Center in Biatorbágy

IWG, the world’s largest provider of hybrid working solutions with brands including Spaces and Regus, is opening a new flexible...

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Polish Companies Reluctant to Hire

The average wage in Poland stood at PLN 7,000 (appr. EUR 1,493) in February, but the expectation of salary rise...

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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...