286 result(s) for economist
London Analysts: VW Fallout On Hungary Likely To Be Limited
- 5 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The impact of the Volkswagen emissions scandal on Hungary’s economy will be limited in terms of tail risks to growth, London-based emerging markets economists said. In its “Emerging Markets Outlook and Strategy” report, JP Morgan said the auto industry accounts for an important share of Hungary’s economic activity: 20-22% of industrial production, 10% of exports and 4% of GDP.
BrandFestival, Budapest, 1 - 2 October
- 14 Sep 2015 12:00 PM
- business
BrandFestival is one of the most significant strategic conferences and regular professional summits in Central-Europe. The topics are organized around corporate strategy and communication challenges. Top executives who shape the future as well as major actors of the economic life and communications industry share their experiences about strategy development, branding and sales.
BrandFestival ...
Hungary’s Immigration Office Expands Staff
- 24 Aug 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s immigration office (BÁH) has started boosting the number of staff who process asylum applications, the daily Magyar Hírlap said. BÁH told the paper that it is in the process of hiring 485 new employees, most of whom will be on fixed-term contracts until next August. New officials will be tasked with managerial duties while public workers will be posted in reception centres, the paper ...
CEU Business School IMM Program Ranked Best In CEE In Top 20 Of Europe
- 26 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- specials
The Economist has released their second bi-annual ranking for 2015 of executive MBA programs. Our joint Global Executive EMBA program (IMM), has been ranked in the top EMBA's of the world. It is the only EMBA program rated from CEE, and is among the top 20 European programs. CEU Business School's IMM Global Executive MBA program partners with four other global universities, and participants earn ...
Hungarian ‘Father Of Euro’, Dies Aged 86
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Economist and central banker Alexandre Lamfalussy, born as Sándor Lámfalussy in Hungary, has died at the age of 86, his family said on Monday. A resident of Belgium, Lamfalussy was known as “the father of the euro” and for his financial service industry policies. He left his native Hungary in 1949.
Five Billion Likely To Tune Into 2017 World Aquatics Championships
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Five billion TV viewers are expected to tune into the Budapest 2017 World Aquatics Championships, the head of Hungary’s swimming federation told business daily Napi Gazdaság. Tamás Gyárfás, who is also the head of the event’s organising committee, said the figure was realistic considering that 4.53 billion watched the 2013 Barcelona event.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Hungary Buys Stake In ERSTE, Pledges Bank Tax Cut
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Conservative pundits welcome the government’s decision to temporarily invest in ERSTE Bank Hungary and pledge to take out the surplus bank tax. This, they believe, will help consolidate the banking sector and boost lending. A left-wing commentator doubts that the government will fulfil its promises.
Chez Dodo: Budapest’s Best French Macaron's
- 5 Feb 2015 10:35 AM
- food & drink
For fans of French pastries, here’s a place not to miss: visit Chez Dodo in downtown Budapest’s Sas utca and try an original French macaron. While it’s possible to eat macarons at many places around town, currently Chez Dodo is the capital’s only macaron shop, meaning an establishment where only macarons and coffee are available.
London Analysts: VW Fallout On Hungary Likely To Be Limited
- 5 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The impact of the Volkswagen emissions scandal on Hungary’s economy will be limited in terms of tail risks to growth, London-based emerging markets economists said. In its “Emerging Markets Outlook and Strategy” report, JP Morgan said the auto industry accounts for an important share of Hungary’s economic activity: 20-22% of industrial production, 10% of exports and 4% of GDP.
BrandFestival, Budapest, 1 - 2 October
- 14 Sep 2015 12:00 PM
- business
BrandFestival is one of the most significant strategic conferences and regular professional summits in Central-Europe. The topics are organized around corporate strategy and communication challenges. Top executives who shape the future as well as major actors of the economic life and communications industry share their experiences about strategy development, branding and sales.
BrandFestival ...
Hungary’s Immigration Office Expands Staff
- 24 Aug 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s immigration office (BÁH) has started boosting the number of staff who process asylum applications, the daily Magyar Hírlap said. BÁH told the paper that it is in the process of hiring 485 new employees, most of whom will be on fixed-term contracts until next August. New officials will be tasked with managerial duties while public workers will be posted in reception centres, the paper ...
CEU Business School IMM Program Ranked Best In CEE In Top 20 Of Europe
- 26 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- specials
The Economist has released their second bi-annual ranking for 2015 of executive MBA programs. Our joint Global Executive EMBA program (IMM), has been ranked in the top EMBA's of the world. It is the only EMBA program rated from CEE, and is among the top 20 European programs. CEU Business School's IMM Global Executive MBA program partners with four other global universities, and participants earn ...
Hungarian ‘Father Of Euro’, Dies Aged 86
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Economist and central banker Alexandre Lamfalussy, born as Sándor Lámfalussy in Hungary, has died at the age of 86, his family said on Monday. A resident of Belgium, Lamfalussy was known as “the father of the euro” and for his financial service industry policies. He left his native Hungary in 1949.
Five Billion Likely To Tune Into 2017 World Aquatics Championships
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Five billion TV viewers are expected to tune into the Budapest 2017 World Aquatics Championships, the head of Hungary’s swimming federation told business daily Napi Gazdaság. Tamás Gyárfás, who is also the head of the event’s organising committee, said the figure was realistic considering that 4.53 billion watched the 2013 Barcelona event.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Hungary Buys Stake In ERSTE, Pledges Bank Tax Cut
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Conservative pundits welcome the government’s decision to temporarily invest in ERSTE Bank Hungary and pledge to take out the surplus bank tax. This, they believe, will help consolidate the banking sector and boost lending. A left-wing commentator doubts that the government will fulfil its promises.
Chez Dodo: Budapest’s Best French Macaron's
- 5 Feb 2015 10:35 AM
- food & drink
For fans of French pastries, here’s a place not to miss: visit Chez Dodo in downtown Budapest’s Sas utca and try an original French macaron. While it’s possible to eat macarons at many places around town, currently Chez Dodo is the capital’s only macaron shop, meaning an establishment where only macarons and coffee are available.