IP WEST office building has become the first existing building in Hungary to achieve WELL certification, following a comprehensive renovation. Unique for obtaining the WELL Core certification under version 2 of the WELL Building Standard, which focuses on property services and common areas, IP WEST has earned a Gold level rating, as reported by Colliers' […]
Longines, the Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the Longines Global Champions Tour and LGCT, is proud to announce the launch of an inspiring new content series titled "Rising Above." The series, produced by Longines Global Champions Tour in partnership with Longines, is dedicated to showcasing the incredible journeys of the world’s best show jumping […]
The Hungarian-Japanese Economic Club (MJGK) was founded in 1971 to provide information, events and networking opportunities for companies and individuals interested in improving economic cooperation between the two countries. The current President of the Club, Dr. László Urbán, who assumed this position at the beginning of last year, summarizes to Diplomacy&Trade the current activities of […]
Established in 1972, The Japan Foundation aims to promote cultural co-operation between Japan and other countries. Its activities include exchange, research, study and art fellowships; support for Japanese language teaching institutions and support for the study on Japan. “We are the only specialized organization in Japan that carries out comprehensive international cultural exchange projects in […]
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's Prime Minister, made an unannounced visit to Ukraine this week, shortly after assuming the rotating presidency of the European Union. During his time in Kyiv, Orbán suggested that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine could expedite negotiations to end the war that erupted following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. Viktor Orbán, known […]
GLS Group, the leading package logistics service provider in Europe and North America, has announced the acquisition of the Hungarian company iLogistic, a key player in full-scale web store warehouse logistics services specializing in e-commerce. While the financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed, this strategic move enables GLS to enhance its service offerings, particularly […]
The Budapest French Institute is set to celebrate the French national holiday with a lively street party, featuring free concerts and workshops on July 13 in the capital. This annual event offers a rich blend of cultural activities, highlighting the diversity and vibrancy of French and international traditions. Evening Highlights Break Dancing Workshop: Kicking off […]
Thanks to its developing relations with the Far East, Hungary plays a prominent role in the relations between China and the EU, according to the Minister of National Economy. Speaking at the EU-China tourism summit in Budapest on Wednesday evening, minister Márton Nagy was of the view that that during his EU presidency, which began […]
Bridgestone’s plant in Tatabánya – being an integral part of the global company group – is operating in line with the principles of its Japanese founder, Shojiro Ishibashi, and also operates with great flexibility to quickly adapt to the challenges posed by the ever-changing world. And in recent decades, the road of adapting always lead […]
More than 130 individuals participated in the financial awareness and self-sufficiency training program organized by Provident Financial Ltd. and the Hungarian Interchurch Aid. This initiative marks the first year of a partnership aimed at enhancing the financial literacy of disadvantaged groups and promoting self-sufficiency among affected families. Building on the success of the past year, […]
The Budapest office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) looks back at the history of over three decades now. The office’s General Director, Yasunari Miyauchi tells Diplomacy&Trade how the organization helps widening Japanese corporate presence in Hungary and promoting trade and investment between the two countries. The Japan External Trade Organization is a government-related […]
The acquisition effectively supports the company's strategy, which aims to further expand through acquisitions in addition to organic growth and business development, the AutoWallis Group says in a statement. With the acquisition, the AutoWallis Group is establishes its presence in the Czech car retail market in addition to the Hungarian and Slovenian ones, while its […]
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has officially taken over the presidency of the European Council from the Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. The handover took place in Brussels on Monday, where Orbán and De Croo held talks to mark the transition. This marks the beginning of Hungary's six-month tenure in the role. During […]
The Ambassador of Japan to Hungary, Hikariko Ono presented her credentials to the Hungarian President in Budapest at the end of March this year. Regarding her first impressions, she tells Diplomacy&Trade that as she begins her tenure in this country, she is deeply humbled to be serving “in this distinguished European nation, renowned for its […]
Budapest's Ferenc Liszt International Airport welcomed two new Chinese flights in the last week of June, with the launch of direct Guangzhou-Budapest and Xi’an-Budapest flights. Together with the Budapest-Shenzhen route, which will join the new additions in August, a total of seven direct passenger flights will be available between Budapest and China, the airport operator […]
