Hungary
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (AmCham) represents American, international, and local business interest in Hungary. The AmCham website provides information about the chamber itself, its programs and initiatives, upcoming events, and a newsfeed.
The Emerging Market Global Players (EMGP) project, a collaborative effort led by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, ranks multinational enterprises in emerging markets according to the level of foreign assets held. The project also works to strengthen international investment by providing educational services, policy analysis, as well as tools and resources through extensive research. Reports are listed by country and can be downloaded in PDF.
The Hungarian Central Statistical Office collects and organizes statistical data for the parliament and public administration, local authorities, scientific bodies, and economic and social organizations. Information provided by the site includes economic and financial data, key production and consumer indicators, and news on important statistical events.
The Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) was established to help foreign companies intending to invest in Hungary. The website contains information on exporting, industries in Hungary, investment projects, publications, and news.
Budapest Business Journal is a daily business news site in English providing business, economic, and political news from Hungary. The site also includes articles on analysis, opinion, real estate, and events. Payment is required for access to the bi-weekly journal, but the majority of the information can be viewed without purchase.
This is the official website of the Budapest Stock Exchange. The site provides information on market data, lists of issuers, and various information services. It also provides information on traders, brokers, and data vendors.
Magyar Nemzeti Bank, the national bank of Hungary, defines and implements monetary policy in the interests of maintaining the stability of the national currency. The site includes information on monetary policy, financial stability, statistics, and research.
This is the official website of the Hungarian government. The site provides information about the government, its institutions, and the ministries. The site also includes documents from the ministries as well as an "about Hungary" section where users can learn about visiting Hungary or investing in the country. The website is available in Hungarian, though there is a link to an English resource for Hungarian news and information.
The Ministry of Rural Development provides central governance for agriculture, game management, fisheries, and food sectors. This website includes links to all the laws imposed on these areas and information on protected food and beverages in Hungary.
The National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYÉI) is a licensing and administrative authority for pharmaceutical products. The OGYÉI also evaluates medicines, issues licenses, and supervises medical testing. The site includes news as well as information regarding authorization, supervision, methodology, and drugs. Some information is only available in Hungarian.
The National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) regulates media, electronic communications, and postal and IT services in Hungary. The authority manages radio frequency, issues licenses to operators, promotes the innovation of equipment, maintains competition, and promotes investment into the media and entertainment industries. The site includes news, legislation, market data, and links to other important European organizations.