Statistics

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Big Brewers’ Sales Edge up Almost 3% Year-on-year in 2024

Sales volume of Hungary's biggest brewers rose by about 2.8% to 555 million liters in 2024, the head of the...

Figures

Hungary Leasing Market Grows Close to 7% in 2024

The value of new leases in Hungary rose rose 6.6% to HUF 969.8 billion in 2024, the head of the...

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External Factors Blamed for Increase in Railway Accidents in 2024

The Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) Group reported a rise in railway accidents in 2024 caused by factors beyond MÁV's control,...

Analysis

Hungarian Businesses Must Multiply Efforts to Curb Climate Change

Hungarian companies committed to sustainability are making strides in climate action, but experts argue the level of effort remains insufficient...

Analysis

Technical Recession is Over, but Risks Still Persist

The Hungarian economy grew by 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, lifting itself out of recession, according to recent...

Figures

Bourse Acknowledges Best Capital Market Performers

Outstanding performers on the domestic capital market were recognized at the Best of BSE awards gala organized by the Budapest...

Analysis

Hungary’s 1st Mandatory ESG Reports due for Publication in 2025

Obligations under Hungary’s ESG Act were phased in from the start of the 2024 financial cycle, with 2025 marking the...

Analysis

Equilor Warns 2025 Could Be Another Uncertain Year for Global Economy

The economic environment worldwide may remain uncertain in 2025, primarily influenced in the short term by U.S. President Donald Trump’s...

Figures

BÉT Reports Rising Trading Revenues, 3% Decline in 2024 Profit

The Budapest Stock Exchange (BÉT) reported a net profit of HUF 5.69 billion for 2024, marking a 3% decline from...

Figures

Salary Expectations Rise to HUF 383,000 for Entry-Level Jobs

The net monthly salary expectations of young Hungarians applying for entry-level positions have increased to HUF 383,000 from HUF 308,000...

Analysis

TI Hungary: Hungary EU’s Most Corrupt Country for 3rd Year in a Row

Transparency International Hungary said on Tuesday that Hungary has retained its ranking as the EU’s most corrupt country for the...

Analysis

Why Employee Well-being Needs a Seat at the Strategy Table

Employee well-being should become a key factor in corporate strategy-making in the business services sector, given that the bulk of...

Analysis

Chamber of Commerce Corner, January 24, 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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Hungary’s Inflation Rate Rises to 5.5% in January, Driven by Food, Service Costs

Hungary’s inflation rate reached 5.5% in January compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the Central Statistical...

Analysis

U.S., EU Take Different Climate Policy Paths After Trump Shakeup

The U.S. is radically changing its course on climate change, energy, and environmental policies. President Donald Trump signed a withdrawal...

Figures

Big Brewers’ Sales Edge up Almost 3% Year-on-year in 2024

Sales volume of Hungary's biggest brewers rose by about 2.8% to 555 million liters in 2024, the head of the...

Figures

Hungary Leasing Market Grows Close to 7% in 2024

The value of new leases in Hungary rose rose 6.6% to HUF 969.8 billion in 2024, the head of the...

Figures

External Factors Blamed for Increase in Railway Accidents in 2024

The Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) Group reported a rise in railway accidents in 2024 caused by factors beyond MÁV's control,...

Analysis

Hungarian Businesses Must Multiply Efforts to Curb Climate Change

Hungarian companies committed to sustainability are making strides in climate action, but experts argue the level of effort remains insufficient...

Analysis

Technical Recession is Over, but Risks Still Persist

The Hungarian economy grew by 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, lifting itself out of recession, according to recent...

Figures

Bourse Acknowledges Best Capital Market Performers

Outstanding performers on the domestic capital market were recognized at the Best of BSE awards gala organized by the Budapest...

Analysis

Hungary’s 1st Mandatory ESG Reports due for Publication in 2025

Obligations under Hungary’s ESG Act were phased in from the start of the 2024 financial cycle, with 2025 marking the...

Analysis

Equilor Warns 2025 Could Be Another Uncertain Year for Global Economy

The economic environment worldwide may remain uncertain in 2025, primarily influenced in the short term by U.S. President Donald Trump’s...

Figures

BÉT Reports Rising Trading Revenues, 3% Decline in 2024 Profit

The Budapest Stock Exchange (BÉT) reported a net profit of HUF 5.69 billion for 2024, marking a 3% decline from...

Figures

Salary Expectations Rise to HUF 383,000 for Entry-Level Jobs

The net monthly salary expectations of young Hungarians applying for entry-level positions have increased to HUF 383,000 from HUF 308,000...

Analysis

TI Hungary: Hungary EU’s Most Corrupt Country for 3rd Year in a Row

Transparency International Hungary said on Tuesday that Hungary has retained its ranking as the EU’s most corrupt country for the...

Analysis

Why Employee Well-being Needs a Seat at the Strategy Table

Employee well-being should become a key factor in corporate strategy-making in the business services sector, given that the bulk of...

Analysis

Chamber of Commerce Corner, January 24, 2025

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

Figures

Hungary’s Inflation Rate Rises to 5.5% in January, Driven by Food, Service Costs

Hungary’s inflation rate reached 5.5% in January compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the Central Statistical...

Analysis

U.S., EU Take Different Climate Policy Paths After Trump Shakeup

The U.S. is radically changing its course on climate change, energy, and environmental policies. President Donald Trump signed a withdrawal...

Big Brewers’ Sales Edge up Almost 3% Year-on-year in 2024

Sales volume of Hungary's biggest brewers rose by about 2.8% to 555 million liters in 2024, the head of the...

Hungary Leasing Market Grows Close to 7% in 2024

The value of new leases in Hungary rose rose 6.6% to HUF 969.8 billion in 2024, the head of the...

External Factors Blamed for Increase in Railway Accidents in 2024

The Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) Group reported a rise in railway accidents in 2024 caused by factors beyond MÁV's control,...

Hungarian Businesses Must Multiply Efforts to Curb Climate Change

Hungarian companies committed to sustainability are making strides in climate action, but experts argue the level of effort remains insufficient...

Technical Recession is Over, but Risks Still Persist

The Hungarian economy grew by 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, lifting itself out of recession, according to recent...

Bourse Acknowledges Best Capital Market Performers

Outstanding performers on the domestic capital market were recognized at the Best of BSE awards gala organized by the Budapest...

Hungary’s 1st Mandatory ESG Reports due for Publication in 2025

Obligations under Hungary’s ESG Act were phased in from the start of the 2024 financial cycle, with 2025 marking the...

Equilor Warns 2025 Could Be Another Uncertain Year for Global Economy

The economic environment worldwide may remain uncertain in 2025, primarily influenced in the short term by U.S. President Donald Trump’s...

BÉT Reports Rising Trading Revenues, 3% Decline in 2024 Profit

The Budapest Stock Exchange (BÉT) reported a net profit of HUF 5.69 billion for 2024, marking a 3% decline from...

Salary Expectations Rise to HUF 383,000 for Entry-Level Jobs

The net monthly salary expectations of young Hungarians applying for entry-level positions have increased to HUF 383,000 from HUF 308,000...

TI Hungary: Hungary EU’s Most Corrupt Country for 3rd Year in a Row

Transparency International Hungary said on Tuesday that Hungary has retained its ranking as the EU’s most corrupt country for the...

Why Employee Well-being Needs a Seat at the Strategy Table

Employee well-being should become a key factor in corporate strategy-making in the business services sector, given that the bulk of...

Chamber of Commerce Corner, January 24, 2025

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

Hungary’s Inflation Rate Rises to 5.5% in January, Driven by Food, Service Costs

Hungary’s inflation rate reached 5.5% in January compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the Central Statistical...

U.S., EU Take Different Climate Policy Paths After Trump Shakeup

The U.S. is radically changing its course on climate change, energy, and environmental policies. President Donald Trump signed a withdrawal...