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Consumer confidence stagnated in Germany
Instead of the expected minimal improvement, German consumer confidence has stagnated, according to a survey published by GfK on Tuesday. The consumer mood index of the Nuremberg-based Market Research Institute...
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Retail sales declined in Japan
Contrary to expectations, retail sales declined in October in Japan, which doubts the hope that consumers will start to spend their money after the weak third quarter. Compared to September,...
Read moreLondon analysts expect growth above 3 percent for the Hungarian economy next year
According to London’s financial analysts, the Hungarian economy will grow over its own long-term trend average over the next few years, and the growth rate is expected to exceed 3...
Read moreKSH: Investments increased by 18.3 percent
In the third quarter of this year, the volume of investments grew by 18.3 percent, compared to the previous year’s low base, following the 26.8 percent rise in the previous...
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The Food Bank has collected more than 200 tons of durable food products
During the weekend campaign, the Hungarian Food Bank Association collected about 236 tons of durable food with the help of 5000 volunteers in about 120 settlements across the country. According...
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The first export trains started from Budapest to China
On Monday, the first two export trains set off to China. Mosóczi László, deputy minister of state of the Ministry of National Development (NFM), called attention to the transit role...
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Nébih stands for glyphosate
Hungary supports the extension of EU authorization of the pesticide active substance glyphosate for professional reasons – according to the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) – agrarszektor.hu wrote. Nébih...
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A charity advent fair to be held in the Millenáris Park
Fairs, crafts and stage programs are waiting for the audience on Sunday at the II. Advent Charity Fair of the Association of Young Families (FICSAK) in the Millenáris Park. This...
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The European Waste Reduction Week is expected to be extended
The European Week of Waste is becoming more and more successful, so after the end of the process, registration will not end, new commitments can be made until next year’s...
Read moreMore and more quality beer products are available
The beer industry is growing stronger with agriculture. The consumerrs can choose among more and more quality beer products. The favorable legal environment and the dynamically expanding economy create good...
Read moreOKSZ: The proportion of online purchases in the Advent weeks may be higher than expected
The share of online purchases may be higher in Advent weeks than expected – the secretary-general of the National Trade Association (OKSZ) told M1 news channel on Sunday. Vámos György...
Read moreGKI’s business cycle index is close to its peak again
GKI’s business cycle index again approached its September historic peak in November. Business expectations slightly improved, and consumer expectations fell within the margin of error – the GKI Economic Research...
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A new market hall to be built in Mohács with half billion HUF investment
A new market hall is being built from five hundred and fifty million forints tender funds in Mohács, replacing the former Jókai street market – Szekó József Mayor told MTI....
Read moreK&H: investment mood of SMEs is on a multi-year peak
The willingness of businesses to invest is on a three-and-a-half-year peak. Currently 62 percent of the CEOs are planning some kind of development. This ratio is even better in case...
Read moreGKI Digital: the logistics sector is struggling with labor shortages
Logistics sector in Hungary faces labor shortages, the lack of couriers makes it difficult to deliver online orders – GKI Digital’s industrial report was sent to MTI on Wednesday. GKI...
Read moreHungary aims to become China’s main exporter in the region
Hungary’s realistic goal is to become China’s largest export partner in Central Europe and to play a leading role in China’s investment in Central Europe – the Minister of Foreign...
Read moreNAK’s County officials were elected
The county delegating assembly of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) was held between November 23-25, 2017, where county officials were elected. The county delegations met on November 23-25, 2017,...
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The conditions for selling spirits to be tightened in Russia
The Russian government plans to submit a bill to the Parliament, which will require to separate alcoholic beverage sections within the shops in the future. The draft created by the...
Read moreThe Black Friday in the US broke record
Buyers spent a record amount of money in the United States during the so-called Black Friday, which marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. The Adobe Analytics Economics Research...
Read moreBerlin’s Christmas fairs to open with exceptional security measures
Berlin’s Christmas fairs will open with exceptional security measures, due to the terrorist attack happened a year ago. In the German capital there are 24 larger open-air Christmas markets, most...
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OKSZ: Hungarians will spend 100 billion HUF for this Christmas
This year, the Hungarians will spend 100 billion HUF for Christmas presents, according to the estimates of the Hungarian Trade Association (OKSZ), which includes internet spending and shop purchases. Vámos...
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The television increases the market share of OTC products the most
Atmedia, as the market leader TV sales house is committed to strengthening and building the television advertising industry. In 2016, together with GfK, the company implemented a new analysis on...
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We are looking for experiences for Christmas instead of socks and hairdryers
What will we give and what do we want to receive? How and with whom do we spend Christmas? What do we really want to do during the holidays? The...
Read moreFM: wine exports increased
In the first eight months of the year, the value of wine exports increased by 20 percent and its volume increased by 31.5 percent, compared to the same period of...
Read more1.1 million purchases are expected during this year’s Black Friday
Hungarian retailers are expecting 25-30 billion forints turnover this year on Black Friday and nearly 1.1 million purchases. The action will be available at 62 percent of webshops – according...
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EPAL introduces quality-tested CP pallets
EPAL – the world’s largest pallet quality assurance association – starts to market the EPAL CP pallets. Producer and repairer licenses for quality EPAL CP pallets can now be requested...
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The European Waste Reduction Week is about re-use
The European Waste Reduction Week campaign, organized by the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture (FM) from 18 to 26 November is focusing on re-use – the Parliamentary Minister of State said...
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Mobile payment is comfortable
László Szetnics, regional head of mobile paymesnt services at Mastercard told at a presentation held for journalists that it takes 8 hours for people to realise that they have lost...
Read moreKSH: retail sales have continued to grow
In September, the volume of retail stores grew by 5.6 percent. According to the raw data it was 5.6 percent higher than a year before, while calendar effect adjusted it...
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A growth in Christmas turnover is expected in retail
Retail sales may exceed last year’s 1000 billion HUF turnover by 3-4 percent in December this year – Vámos György, secretary general of the National Trade Association (OKSZ) told at...
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