HIPA Horizons
The automotive industry remains one of the most important sectors of the Hungarian economy, in which not only production capacities are expanding, but also a knowledge-based dimensional change has begun, said Mr. István Joó, Government Commissioner and CEO of the HIPA Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency, in interviews with the public service media.
2026. 03. 23.
Automotive #AutomotiveHungary has managed to create the most competitive business environment in Europe over the past 16 years, as a result of which foreign direct investment is helping the efforts to boost the economy, but opposition plans are putting all of this at risk, said Mr. István Joó, Government Commissioner and CEO of the HIPA Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency, in a television interview.
2026. 01. 21.
HIPA #HIPAThe role of foreign investors strengthening the economy with capital and modern technology is crucial in Hungary, without them there is no significant growth, and their activities also have a beneficial effect on small and medium-sized domestic enterprises - said Mr. István Joó, Government Commissioner and CEO of the HIPA Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency in a podcast interview with Mr. Egon R...
2025. 12. 15.
HIPA #HIPAThe recent U.S.–Hungary summit in Washington may open a new chapter in bilateral economic relations, bringing dozens of American companies into the focus of Hungary’s investment promotion activities, said Mr. István Joó, Government Commissioner and CEO of the HI...
2025. 11. 12. -
HIPA #HIPAHIPA has never negotiated as many research and development projects or business service center–related developments as in 2025 – emphasized István Joó, Government Commissioner and CEO of HIPA, in his opening remarks at the AmCham event. This year, for the eleven...
2025. 10. 16. - HIPA
HIPA #HIPAFour countries competed for the high-tech investments of Singapore-based Vulcan Shield Global (VSG), which Hungary succeeded in securing for Békéscsaba as a result of the joint efforts by the government and local stakeholders, said Mr. István Joó, Government Com...
2025. 09. 22. -
Industrial Products #Industrial ProductsFollowing two record-breaking years with FDI inflows exceeding EUR 10 billion, 2025 is another outstanding year for investment promotion in Hungary, with the focus shifting from volume to the structure of the new projects, said Mr. István Joó, Government Commiss...
2025. 05. 30. -
HIPA #HIPAThe trust built between Hungary and BYD over recent years played a crucial role in the Chinese automotive giant’s decision to establish its European business and R&D center in Hungary, said Mr. István Joó, Government Commissioner and CEO of the Hungarian Investm...
2025. 05. 26. -
Automotive #AutomotiveA comprehensive database of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA), containing information on more than a thousand companies, is now open to online registration, making it easier than ever for investors and suppliers to connect.
2025. 05. 15. -
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