483 result(s) for big companies
'Commercial Diplomacy In Action', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
It’s been a long time since I last posted a blog. Not because I’ve got lazy! But because I’ve been travelling so much lately. I’ve been away for large parts of three of the last four weeks. Each time for really good events, and each of which events were about the Central Europe region rather than just about Hungary. But they’ve taken up so much time! Let me tell you about the trips.
CEU Business School: Getting Businesses Involved In Solving Social Problems
- 8 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
It might not be possible to estimate the amount that substance abuse costs businesses and governments. Yet this undeniable burden remains a sensitive issue that has not been effectively dealt with on national or global levels. Gergely Radacsi, a researcher at CEU's Center for Business and Society, part of CEU Business School, was driven by personal experience of the devastation of substance abuse ...
Hungarian Theatre Showcase, Budapest, Until 9 March
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Organised by the Hungarian Theatre Critics’ Association, the main goal of the Hungarian Theatre Showcase is to present the best of contemporary Hungarian theatre in Budapest to foreign visitors and residents. The performances, which have been selected by critics of the association, will give the viewer a picture of contemporary Hungary and also an insight into the art scene. The visitors will be ...
Industry Joins Academia To Discuss New Realities Of Global Supply Chain Management In Hungary
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Forty-one percent of shipping containers delivering goods by sea from Asia to Western Europe return to Asia empty. One reason for this imbalance, of course, are major market differences between the regions. But another cause is that the length of the journey — five weeks — limits the types of goods that can be sent back to Asian companies and consumers. But China has an ambitious plan that may ...
Christopher Laska, Former CEO, Telenor Hungary
- 28 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
Professional experience: 2011 – Telenor Hungary, CEO
2009-2011 Telenor Montenegro, CEO
2006-2009 Telenor Serbia, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
2005-2006 Telenor International Mobile, Project Director M&A
2004-2005 Country Manager for Telenor in Pakistan
2003-2004 Pannon GSM, Business Development & Strategy Director
2000-2003 Country Manager for Telenor in Hungary
1998-2000 Telenor ...
Hungary Defies EU Over Energy Distribution Rules
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary expects “a big debate” with the European Union over its plans to transform energy distribution in the household sector into a "non-profit activity", the country’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said today (22 August). In Brussels, the European Commission declined to comment, saying it learnt of the plans from the press.
Free Use Of Exclusive Lavazza & illy Espresso Machines In Budapest
- 30 Jan 2013 6:00 AM
- specials
AYGOR is Lavazza’s; and AMORA is illy’s official distributor of the Italian espresso machines and coffee capsules in Budapest. They provide espresso machines for free use, and for purchase for office and home use. Special offer for companies: free trial of the machines, gift pack of 50 capsules, free delivery...
'The Best Thing I’ve Done In Budapest', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 30 Dec 2012 6:58 AM
- community & culture
I helped offer a Christmas lunch to the least well-off in Budapest today. It was the best thing I’ve done since I arrived here. The Hungarian Interchurch Aid organisation ran the event, with support from local companies, and I went down with a small group from the Embassy to do what we could to contribute.
Young Entrepreneurs Shine At Venture Competition Final In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
It wasn’t presenting to an auditorium packed with influential players from the world of Hungarian entrepreneurship that made Marcell Szirtes nervous, it was “waiting to hear if we had won.” And win they did. Marcell is a member of the team behind MiniBrake, a safety device designed for children’s bicycles. MiniBrake took the top prize on November 30 at the finals of the Hungarian chapter of the ...
'Commercial Diplomacy In Action', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
It’s been a long time since I last posted a blog. Not because I’ve got lazy! But because I’ve been travelling so much lately. I’ve been away for large parts of three of the last four weeks. Each time for really good events, and each of which events were about the Central Europe region rather than just about Hungary. But they’ve taken up so much time! Let me tell you about the trips.
CEU Business School: Getting Businesses Involved In Solving Social Problems
- 8 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
It might not be possible to estimate the amount that substance abuse costs businesses and governments. Yet this undeniable burden remains a sensitive issue that has not been effectively dealt with on national or global levels. Gergely Radacsi, a researcher at CEU's Center for Business and Society, part of CEU Business School, was driven by personal experience of the devastation of substance abuse ...
Hungarian Theatre Showcase, Budapest, Until 9 March
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Organised by the Hungarian Theatre Critics’ Association, the main goal of the Hungarian Theatre Showcase is to present the best of contemporary Hungarian theatre in Budapest to foreign visitors and residents. The performances, which have been selected by critics of the association, will give the viewer a picture of contemporary Hungary and also an insight into the art scene. The visitors will be ...
Industry Joins Academia To Discuss New Realities Of Global Supply Chain Management In Hungary
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Forty-one percent of shipping containers delivering goods by sea from Asia to Western Europe return to Asia empty. One reason for this imbalance, of course, are major market differences between the regions. But another cause is that the length of the journey — five weeks — limits the types of goods that can be sent back to Asian companies and consumers. But China has an ambitious plan that may ...
Christopher Laska, Former CEO, Telenor Hungary
- 28 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
Professional experience: 2011 – Telenor Hungary, CEO
2009-2011 Telenor Montenegro, CEO
2006-2009 Telenor Serbia, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
2005-2006 Telenor International Mobile, Project Director M&A
2004-2005 Country Manager for Telenor in Pakistan
2003-2004 Pannon GSM, Business Development & Strategy Director
2000-2003 Country Manager for Telenor in Hungary
1998-2000 Telenor ...
Hungary Defies EU Over Energy Distribution Rules
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary expects “a big debate” with the European Union over its plans to transform energy distribution in the household sector into a "non-profit activity", the country’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said today (22 August). In Brussels, the European Commission declined to comment, saying it learnt of the plans from the press.
Free Use Of Exclusive Lavazza & illy Espresso Machines In Budapest
- 30 Jan 2013 6:00 AM
- specials
AYGOR is Lavazza’s; and AMORA is illy’s official distributor of the Italian espresso machines and coffee capsules in Budapest. They provide espresso machines for free use, and for purchase for office and home use. Special offer for companies: free trial of the machines, gift pack of 50 capsules, free delivery...
'The Best Thing I’ve Done In Budapest', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 30 Dec 2012 6:58 AM
- community & culture
I helped offer a Christmas lunch to the least well-off in Budapest today. It was the best thing I’ve done since I arrived here. The Hungarian Interchurch Aid organisation ran the event, with support from local companies, and I went down with a small group from the Embassy to do what we could to contribute.
Young Entrepreneurs Shine At Venture Competition Final In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
It wasn’t presenting to an auditorium packed with influential players from the world of Hungarian entrepreneurship that made Marcell Szirtes nervous, it was “waiting to hear if we had won.” And win they did. Marcell is a member of the team behind MiniBrake, a safety device designed for children’s bicycles. MiniBrake took the top prize on November 30 at the finals of the Hungarian chapter of the ...