1,079 result(s) for economic growth
Domestic Consumption Growth At An Eight-Year Record High In Hungary
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
Domestic consumption growth hit an eight-year record high in January, Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry said at a press conference in District XVI of Budapest.
Sanctions Not In Hungary's Best Interest, Says Varga
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sanctions against Russia would not be in Hungary's best interest, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview published in daily Magyar Nemzet. "The government obviously has to prepare for the possibility that serious sanctions will be introduced against Russia, as 80-90% of our gas comes from there.
Video Article: Left Alliance Supporters Demonstrate In Budapest
- 31 Mar 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Leaders of the five parties of the opposition left alliance called on people to cast their votes on April 6 at an election rally on Sunday. The election next weekend will be about choosing between the east and the west, they said. Socialist chairman Attila Mesterházy, the alliance’s candidate for prime minister, promised the demonstrators genuine workplaces, honest wages, an economic policy that ...
Hungary’s Eximbank Signs Deal With Lenders On Renewal Of Export Stimulus Contracts
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian Export-Import Bank (Eximbank) on Wednesday signed a cooperation agreement with 18 domestic banks on the renewal of refinancing contracts for low-interest loans available under Eximbank’s export stimulus credit programme.
Hungary Is Tenth In Terms Of Time Spent Reading Books
- 25 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has decided to launch of program worth over HUF 100 million to popularize reading literature. An international survey on media consumption has found that Hungarians spend over 6.5 hours reading books but nearly a third of the under-25 Hungarians never touch a book.
Morgan Stanley Raises Hungary Growth Forecast To 2.4% In 2014
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Morgan Stanley has raised its forecast for Hungarian economic growth to 2.4% in 2014 and 2% in 2015. It upped its forecast from 2.2% and 1.9%, respectively. London-based analysts at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch and Capital Economics forecast a 2.6% and 2.4% economic growth, respectively, for Hungary in 2014.
Xpat Opinion: Positive Feedback For Hungary From The IMF
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist interprets the latest IMF report on Hungary as recognition of the success of the efforts made by the Hungarian government to overcome the crisis and restart economic growth.
Citi’s Budapest Chief Executive: Eyes On The Bright Side
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Even as the finance industry is struggling to fend off the effects of adverse operating conditions in Hungary, Citi’s Budapest business boasts continuing growth. The Budapest Business Journal spoke with the recently appointed chief executive Aftab Ahmed about his impressions of the country’s economy and his expectations of the future.
International Day Of Happiness Celebrated In Hungary
- 20 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012, the United Nations (UN) declared March 20 to be observed as the International Day of Happiness. The day recognizes that happiness is a fundamental human goal, and calls upon countries to approach public policies in ways that improve the well being of all peoples. In Budapest the British Embassy staff came together for a cheerful photo, forming a human smiley wishing everyone a very happy ...
Domestic Consumption Growth At An Eight-Year Record High In Hungary
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
Domestic consumption growth hit an eight-year record high in January, Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry said at a press conference in District XVI of Budapest.
Sanctions Not In Hungary's Best Interest, Says Varga
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sanctions against Russia would not be in Hungary's best interest, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview published in daily Magyar Nemzet. "The government obviously has to prepare for the possibility that serious sanctions will be introduced against Russia, as 80-90% of our gas comes from there.
Video Article: Left Alliance Supporters Demonstrate In Budapest
- 31 Mar 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Leaders of the five parties of the opposition left alliance called on people to cast their votes on April 6 at an election rally on Sunday. The election next weekend will be about choosing between the east and the west, they said. Socialist chairman Attila Mesterházy, the alliance’s candidate for prime minister, promised the demonstrators genuine workplaces, honest wages, an economic policy that ...
Hungary’s Eximbank Signs Deal With Lenders On Renewal Of Export Stimulus Contracts
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian Export-Import Bank (Eximbank) on Wednesday signed a cooperation agreement with 18 domestic banks on the renewal of refinancing contracts for low-interest loans available under Eximbank’s export stimulus credit programme.
Hungary Is Tenth In Terms Of Time Spent Reading Books
- 25 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has decided to launch of program worth over HUF 100 million to popularize reading literature. An international survey on media consumption has found that Hungarians spend over 6.5 hours reading books but nearly a third of the under-25 Hungarians never touch a book.
Morgan Stanley Raises Hungary Growth Forecast To 2.4% In 2014
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Morgan Stanley has raised its forecast for Hungarian economic growth to 2.4% in 2014 and 2% in 2015. It upped its forecast from 2.2% and 1.9%, respectively. London-based analysts at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch and Capital Economics forecast a 2.6% and 2.4% economic growth, respectively, for Hungary in 2014.
Xpat Opinion: Positive Feedback For Hungary From The IMF
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist interprets the latest IMF report on Hungary as recognition of the success of the efforts made by the Hungarian government to overcome the crisis and restart economic growth.
Citi’s Budapest Chief Executive: Eyes On The Bright Side
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Even as the finance industry is struggling to fend off the effects of adverse operating conditions in Hungary, Citi’s Budapest business boasts continuing growth. The Budapest Business Journal spoke with the recently appointed chief executive Aftab Ahmed about his impressions of the country’s economy and his expectations of the future.
International Day Of Happiness Celebrated In Hungary
- 20 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012, the United Nations (UN) declared March 20 to be observed as the International Day of Happiness. The day recognizes that happiness is a fundamental human goal, and calls upon countries to approach public policies in ways that improve the well being of all peoples. In Budapest the British Embassy staff came together for a cheerful photo, forming a human smiley wishing everyone a very happy ...