483 result(s) for big companies
Consumer Confidence In Hungary Jumps To 2006 Level
- 21 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- shopping
"The confidence indices of Hungary’s GKI have been rising since May 2009. The think tank’s economic sentiment index has climbed back to pre-crisis (Sept 2008) levels, and the consumer confidence index rose to a level not seen since 2006.
Hungarian Firm Catches International Fever
- 9 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"During times of crisis, as many are all too familiar with, companies are forced to become more agile in order to survive. For many firms this has come down to cutting costs and focusing all available resources on sustaining business. Though these tactics may not be the ideal solution for young firms looking to grow their business, in many cases it’s done simply so the firm can stay afloat until ...
Bitter Sweet: The Secret History Of The Chocolate Industry
- 31 Mar 2010 12:02 PM
- food & drink
"One of my favorite movies as a kid was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). What child did not want to win the golden ticket? Who didn’t want to see the mysteries hidden behind the tall walls of the factory? Who didn’t feverishly ride their bikes to the Penny Candy Store at every chance and buy sweets with grubby hands and hungry eyes?
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.
Ringier-Axel Springer Merger Would Create Print Media King In Hungary
- 25 Mar 2010 10:58 AM
- business
"The merger of Swiss Ringier and Germany’s Axel Springer would create the biggest print media company in Hungary, provided the competition authority green-lights the deal. Ringier AG and Axel Springer AG have announced on Wednesday that they will combine their operations in five Eastern European countries in a new company to be headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Each partner will hold 50% of ...
Consumption, Investments Drag On GDP
- 17 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- shopping
"Hungary’s economy shrank by 4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter and 6.3% in 2009 as a whole, the biggest annual drop in GDP since 1990, according to the revised and detailed figures of the Central Statistical Office.
Vodafone Makes Massive €18,000 Donation To Charity Appeal
- 12 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- tech
Telco Vodafone Hungary has become the biggest single sponsor of the Marathon Effort For SOTE II (a fund-raising exercise which will see two local expats run almost six marathons in six days across the Sahara desert), with a massive donation of €18,000 (HUF4.8 million). This week also saw official notice of what amounts to Royal interest in, if not actual patronage of, the appeal and the ...
Xpat Interview: Jacco Peters
- 22 Oct 2009 12:00 PM
I was born in 1968 in Groningen in the North of The Netherlands. I'm married to my lovely wife Trudy
Interview with Mangasi Sihombing, Former Indonesian Ambassador to Hungary
- 18 Mar 2007 5:42 AM
- community & culture
"Where do you see prospects for growth in Hungarian-Indonesian trade relations? I can say that we produce commodities of prime quality at very competitive prices, so we see an opportunity to expand the Indonesian market here.
Consumer Confidence In Hungary Jumps To 2006 Level
- 21 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- shopping
"The confidence indices of Hungary’s GKI have been rising since May 2009. The think tank’s economic sentiment index has climbed back to pre-crisis (Sept 2008) levels, and the consumer confidence index rose to a level not seen since 2006.
Hungarian Firm Catches International Fever
- 9 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"During times of crisis, as many are all too familiar with, companies are forced to become more agile in order to survive. For many firms this has come down to cutting costs and focusing all available resources on sustaining business. Though these tactics may not be the ideal solution for young firms looking to grow their business, in many cases it’s done simply so the firm can stay afloat until ...
Bitter Sweet: The Secret History Of The Chocolate Industry
- 31 Mar 2010 12:02 PM
- food & drink
"One of my favorite movies as a kid was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). What child did not want to win the golden ticket? Who didn’t want to see the mysteries hidden behind the tall walls of the factory? Who didn’t feverishly ride their bikes to the Penny Candy Store at every chance and buy sweets with grubby hands and hungry eyes?
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.
Ringier-Axel Springer Merger Would Create Print Media King In Hungary
- 25 Mar 2010 10:58 AM
- business
"The merger of Swiss Ringier and Germany’s Axel Springer would create the biggest print media company in Hungary, provided the competition authority green-lights the deal. Ringier AG and Axel Springer AG have announced on Wednesday that they will combine their operations in five Eastern European countries in a new company to be headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Each partner will hold 50% of ...
Consumption, Investments Drag On GDP
- 17 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- shopping
"Hungary’s economy shrank by 4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter and 6.3% in 2009 as a whole, the biggest annual drop in GDP since 1990, according to the revised and detailed figures of the Central Statistical Office.
Vodafone Makes Massive €18,000 Donation To Charity Appeal
- 12 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- tech
Telco Vodafone Hungary has become the biggest single sponsor of the Marathon Effort For SOTE II (a fund-raising exercise which will see two local expats run almost six marathons in six days across the Sahara desert), with a massive donation of €18,000 (HUF4.8 million). This week also saw official notice of what amounts to Royal interest in, if not actual patronage of, the appeal and the ...
Xpat Interview: Jacco Peters
- 22 Oct 2009 12:00 PM
I was born in 1968 in Groningen in the North of The Netherlands. I'm married to my lovely wife Trudy
Interview with Mangasi Sihombing, Former Indonesian Ambassador to Hungary
- 18 Mar 2007 5:42 AM
- community & culture
"Where do you see prospects for growth in Hungarian-Indonesian trade relations? I can say that we produce commodities of prime quality at very competitive prices, so we see an opportunity to expand the Indonesian market here.