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Most Firms Say AI Cuts Costs, Speeds Decisions: SAP Hungary

A majority of corporate users are satisfied with AI, viewing its adoption as a worthwhile investment, with the most frequently...

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The Economy’s Engines Have Still not Kicked In

The Hungarian economy basically stagnated in the third quarter of the year compared to the second, and has shown only...

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Editorial: Hungary Some Way From Engaging Warp Drive

It now seems inevitable, barring a significant upside surprise, that Hungary’s economy will have stagnated once again in 2025....

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Britannica Int’l School Sees Rising Demand for A Levels Amid Waning IB Support

As education trends shift, schools are reassessing the pathways they offer to prepare students for higher education. The contrast between...

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Hungarians Believe Communities, Not Tech, Will Create a Happier Future by 2050

Hungarians expect cooperation among people to play the most important role in creating a better world by 2050, according to...

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Hungary’s Business Services Sector Undergoes Transformation Amid Slower Growth

Expansion at Hungary’s BSCs is a little slower than usual, but, with proper planning, they have the potential to double...

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Changes to Residency Rules Make Living in Hungary Tough for Foreign Retirees

When Jill Morse touched down in Budapest in August 2020, her mood was confident and upbeat: a new life awaited...

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Economic Shocks Are Rewriting the Way We Eat – Research

Pandemics, wars, natural disasters, and financial turmoil tend to trigger similar patterns in food consumption, according to researchers in agricultural...

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Increased Transfer Pricing Audits: Typical Mistakes and Risks

Today, the pricing of related transactions is no longer “just” a documentation task: the Hungarian Tax and Customs Administration (NAV)...

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Consumer Protection Watchdog Presents 2026 Program

The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) presented its oversight program for 2026 at a press conference on...

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Hungarians Plan to Spend the Same Amount This Christmas as Last Year

After five years of steady increases, Hungarian households are planning to spend roughly the same amount on Christmas gifts this...

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Editorial: Different Priorities Point to Mounting Tension

There are faint but discernible signs of tension between the self-imposed rules that are the fiscally responsible bread and butter...

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Still no Immediate Room for MNB Rate Cut

While the national economy minister urged rate-cutting measures soon from the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB),the...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, October 31, 2025

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

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Half of Hungarians Regularly Experience Negative Stress: Survey

Every second Hungarian regularly struggles with negative stress, primarily due to an overloaded lifestyle and conflicts at work, in family...

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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...