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Hungary

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hungary. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Budapest

Head of State

President Tamás Sulyok

Head of Government

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

The EU is reportedly investigating whether a factory in Hungary owned by Chinese EV maker BYD received undeclared state subsidies from Beijing. Photo: Reuters

China-EU relations

Tech transfer a must for Chinese EV investors in Europe, EU trade chief suggests

Ahead of his trip to Beijing next week, Maros Sefcovic says US tariffs could unleash a flood of Chinese overcapacity on Europe.

21 Mar 2025 - 7:01AMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

China’s iFlyTek eyes Europe expansion as US trade war heats up

7 Mar 2025 - 10:03AM

China-EU relations

Exclusive | Your best friend has abandoned you: inside China’s EU charm offensive

28 Feb 2025 - 8:06PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can seize opportunities along Silk Road Economic Belt

By deepening cooperation, the city can leverage its unique brand and core advantages to help businesses uncover new areas for growth.

23 Feb 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

Tourists taste grapes at the 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival in Xinjiang, on August 17. Turpan, China’s main grape producer, has more than 550 types, making it the “vineyard of the world”. As a renowned culinary capital and an international wine trading hub, Hong Kong is ideally positioned to showcase these products. Photo: Xinhua

Electric & new energy vehicles

JPMorgan boosts BYD share price target by 60% on strong growth projections

The US investment bank sees BYD’s Hong Kong and Shenzhen share prices at HK$600 and 560 yuan, respectively, by June 2026.

21 Feb 2025 - 8:30AMvideocam

Japan

Japan’s embassy in Hungary slammed for not protecting murdered Japanese woman

The case of the woman who was allegedly murdered by her Irish husband in Budapest has sparked outrage in Japan over how it was managed.

15 Feb 2025 - 2:03PM

China-EU relations

Opinion | As Trump’s trade war gathers steam, China and Europe must cooperate

By fostering innovation and open markets – particularly in the automotive sector – China and the EU can show how major powers can work together despite differences.

14 Feb 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

Visitors check out a Tavascan electric coupe from Cupra, a Spanish automobile manufacturer, a day ahead of the official opening of the 2023 Munich Auto Show IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, on September 4, 2023. Photo: Reuters

Electric & new energy vehicles

CATL eyes global dominance in EV battery market with US$5 billion cash reload

Overseas business made up 31 per cent of CATL’s total sales in the first nine months of 2024, versus 32.7 per cent in 2023, according to exchange filings.

13 Mar 2025 - 2:51PMvideocam

Auctions

Stradivarius violin could become most expensive music instrument ever sold

‘Joachim-Ma Stradivarius’ – which could fetch up to US$18 million – is named for two famed owners including late Chinese virtuoso Ma Si-Hon.

4 Feb 2025 - 8:40AM

European Union

Opinion | Can Europe use Trump’s return to reform its defence capabilities?

The EU must finally adjust to a world in which US support can no longer be taken for granted.

31 Jan 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

Art

He built a life-size tram out of Lego. And that’s not all

Hungarian ‘Lego certified professional’ Balazs Doczy enlisted 90 helpers to make the life-size replica tram now on display in Budapest.

28 Dec 2024 - 4:15AM

Visitors look at a full-size tram built from Lego bricks by Hungarian artist Balazs Doczy in Deak Ferenc Square in downtown Budapest on November 21, 2024. Photo: AFP

China-EU relations

How friendly will Europe’s right wing be to Trump on China? It’s complicated

Leaders like Viktor Orban of Hungary and Giorgia Meloni of Italy embrace US president-elect but may not hold with his entire agenda.

24 Dec 2024 - 11:45PMvideocam

Vladimir Putin

Putin meets Slovakia’s Fico, in rare visit to Russia by an EU leader

The leaders discussed the future of Russian natural gas deliveries, and the conflict in Ukraine.

23 Dec 2024 - 1:40PM

US presidential election 2024

Hungary’s Orban stirs up concerns of a Trump surprise for EU leaders

Some diplomats think the Hungarian PM might invite Trump to dial into a coming European summit if he retakes the White House.

1 Nov 2024 - 7:47AM

US President Donald Trump (right) speaks to the media during a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Oval Office in May 2019. Photo: TNS

Electric & new energy vehicles

Opinion | How Chinese EV makers can survive and thrive in Europe

China can produce affordable EVs for the world if executives adapt their management practices to fit with European cultural norms and regulations.

27 Sep 2024 - 6:00AMvideocam

China-Middle East relations

At UN, China’s Wang expresses support for Lebanon after fatal Israeli strikes

Foreign minister also meets with German and Hungarian diplomats to discuss proposed EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports.

25 Sep 2024 - 2:49PMvideocam

Middle East

On the trail of the mystery woman linked to exploding pagers in Lebanon

Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono speaks seven languages, has a PhD in particle physics, and a career that took her around Africa and Europe.

21 Sep 2024 - 2:51AMvideocam

Middle East

Israel-Hezbollah exchanges intensify on Lebanon border

Ignited by the Israel-Gaza war, the conflict has intensified significantly this week, with Hezbollah suffering an unprecedented attack.

20 Sep 2024 - 8:56PMvideocam

A man tries to extinguish flames following a rocket attack from Lebanon, in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Photo: Reuters

European Union

Death toll rises as Storm Boris lashes central and eastern Europe

8 people have died as swathes of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia hit by high winds and floods.

16 Sep 2024 - 2:22AM

US-China relations

US, EU raise alarm over China’s ‘very substantial’ help to Russia in Ukraine war

Beijing’s ‘significant’ exports said to be used on battlefield and given in exchange for Kremlin’s sensitive military technologies.

12 Sep 2024 - 11:00PMvideocam

Russia

Orban warns of EU’s demise, backs Trump, casts doubt on Ukraine joining Nato

Hungary’s Orban said on Saturday that the EU was sliding toward oblivion in a rambling anti-Western speech, warning of a new Asia-oriented world order.

27 Jul 2024 - 10:37PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses the audience at Tusvanyos Summer University in Baile Tusnad, Romania. Orban uses the annual event to indicate the ideological direction of his government and deride the EU. Photo: AFP

Science

Hungarian solar research lab signs up for China-led ILRS moon project

Robert Fay-Siebenburgen, president of Hungarian Solar Physics Foundation inks MOU with officials from China’s Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei, bringing ILRS partners to around 25.

22 Jul 2024 - 8:33PMvideocam

A video promotes a joint China-Russia International Lunar Research Station. Some 25 countries and research bodies have joined the project. Photo: China National Space Administration

European Union

Top EU officials to boycott Hungary meetings after Putin talks and China visit

Hungarian PM Orban, Russia’s closest EU friend, enraged fellow EU leaders by flying to Moscow on trip that included China stop.

16 Jul 2024 - 3:21AMvideocam

Donald Trump

World leaders unite in condemnation of assassination attempt on Donald Trump

In the aftermath of Saturday’s shooting, a chorus of international voices rose up to denounce the attack on the former American president.

14 Jul 2024 - 1:30PM

Nato

Hungary’s Orban meets with Trump for ‘peace mission’ talks in Florida

Meeting at Mar-a-Lago came days after the Hungarian leader met separately with Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.

12 Jul 2024 - 1:56PMvideocam

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Donald Trump at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Photo: Viktor Orban via X

Nato

At Nato summit conclusion, Biden warns China’s Xi of ‘price’ over aid to Russia

Secretary general assails authoritarian regimes and Beijing’s actions in Hong Kong, South China Sea and Taiwan.

12 Jul 2024 - 4:03PMvideocam

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg delivers remarks at a press conference in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AP

US-China relations

Video | Nato calls China ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia in Ukraine war

11 Jul 2024 - 12:55PM

Donald Trump

Hungary’s Orban will visit Trump in Florida after Nato summit

Visit is likely to fan concerns among Nato allies that the Hungarian leader is working as an intermediary between Putin and Trump.

11 Jul 2024 - 12:39PMvideocam

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