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Volume of retail sales on the rise for almost three years
Ministry of Finance, July 25, 2016 12:03 PM
The volume of retail sales was up year-on-year by 6.8 percent and 5.2 percent in May 2016 and in the initial five months of 2016, respectively. The upward retail sales trend of 35 months is expected to remain in place for the remainder of the year, thanks to job and wage growth, low inflation and the reduction of the personal income tax rate.
Economic development requires domestic resources
Ministry of Finance, July 22, 2016 1:07 PM
In coming years the country must increasingly utilize domestic resources to boost growth, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at Tusnádfürdő.
Fiscal balance continues to be stable
Ministry of Finance, July 21, 2016 2:28 PM
The budget balance has been stable, and the deficit target for 2016 -- 2 percent of GDP -- is realistic and attainable, Deputy State Secretary for Public Finances Péter Benő Banai told public news channel M1.
Wages in real terms rose significantly this year
Ministry of Finance, July 20, 2016 10:37 AM
Wages in real terms were up by 7.5 percent year-on-year in the period January-May 2016, according to the flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH). Thus, an upward wage growth trend has been in place for the 21st consecutive month in Hungary. Since May 2015, the number of people employed by enterprises with at least five employees has increased by some 79 thousand, a record high figure.
Share of forex debt within total stat debt falls below 30 percent
Ministry of Finance, July 18, 2016 11:17 AM
In the month of June 2016, the share of forex debt within the total volume of state debt was down by 5 percent year-on-year. Positive fiscal processes have also been recognized in the latest analysis by Moody’s Investors Service. The rating agency is expecting Hungary’s government debt-to-GDP ratio to decline further in coming years.
The Emirates are a key economic partner for Hungary
Ministry of Finance, July 14, 2016 3:33 PM
Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga discussed economic relations between the United Arab Emirates and Hungary as well as potential fields of cooperation with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah Bin Zayid Al Nahyan. The Hungarian Minister expressed his conviction that Hungarian enterprises could successfully join urban development projects in the Emirates.
The pharmaceuticals industry may become a growth engine of Hungary’s industrial sector
Ministry of Finance, July 13, 2016 1:36 PM
The Government assigns a major role for the pharmaceuticals industry, which may be one of the breakout points of Hungary’s economy, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the inauguration ceremony Pilisborosjenő-based Meditop Ltd.
Industrial output rose by more than 9 percent y/y in Hungary
Ministry of Finance, July 13, 2016 12:26 PM
In May 2016, the volume of industrial output was up by 9.2 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year, and in the initial five months of the year output increased by 3 percent.
EU finance ministers discussed potential Brexit consequences
Ministry of Finance, July 12, 2016 3:29 PM
The Brexit is an important signal, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at today’s ECOFIN session in Brussels. In the opinion of the Minister, the first ECOFIN meeting that took place after Brexit has made it clear that only strong and sovereign national economies can turn Europe competitive again.
The EU must be strengthened through competitive and sovereign economies
Ministry of Finance, July 11, 2016 3:21 PM
Companies operating in Hungary can build their success on Hungary’s economic environment, which has been offering an increasing number of opportunities, and the support of the Government, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the ceremony for presenting the Awards for Successful Enterprises in Budapest.