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Experts at Portfolio’s 10th Private Health Forum confirmed something we have been seeing in our work
Successful MedTech partnerships depend on understanding how care is delivered locally. Physicians play a central role in bringing new services into clinical practice. Their confidence in a solution and its fit with their daily work can make a real difference to whether it is adopted. Dr Ottó Skorán, President of the Healthcare Division of the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ), spoke about another persistent challenge: fragmented patient journeys. Pa

Péter Balogh
Sep 241 min read


Hungary Is Still Counting on Technology-Intensive Foreign Investment
Hungary is a small, open economy and it has no alternative but to keep opening further and integrating deeply into the global economy. That was the clear signal from this year's Hungarian Economists' Assembly: the country's next phase of growth will not be built on cheap labor or capacity alone, but on productivity and innovation. And that means one thing for international business, Hungary is actively counting on foreign companies that bring innovative technology and high va

Péter Balogh
Sep 142 min read


𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏 𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 & 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚.
That is not a marketing claim. It is the finding of one of the most rigorous annual investment rankings in the world. Site Selection Magazine has just published its Global Best to Invest 2026 report, drawing on twelve data sources including the Kearney FDI Confidence Index, the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, the UN Human Development Index and the DHL Global Connectedness Index. In the Eastern Europe & Central Asia regional ranking, Hungary tops the country list ahead of

Péter Balogh
Jul 11 min read


𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞?
How do you define Central and Eastern Europe? At Global Gateway Consulting, we see it as more than a geographical label. Our interactive map reflects a broader regional ecosystem shaped by investment, supply chains, political developments, and business networks. Discover why this perspective matters for companies looking to grow across the region.

Márton Zsuráfszky
Jun 251 min read


Why Hungary?
It's a question we get asked a lot and the answer is simpler than most people expect. Hungary sits at the heart of Europe, with direct access to the EU single market, a flat 9% corporate tax rate (the lowest in the EU), and no withholding taxes on dividends, interest, or royalties. For international companies looking to grow in Central Europe, the numbers make sense from day one. But it's not just about taxes. Geographically, Hungary connects Western and Eastern Europe throug

Péter Balogh
Jun 191 min read


Why did we create Global Gateway Consulting?
Quite honestly, not because there was a shortage of consultants, reports, or PowerPoint presentations. We created it because for years we have seen that Central and Eastern Europe has far more to offer than the international investment community often assumes. We saw a gap that was not being filled. Years ago, while working within the field of economic governance and thinking about the future direction of Hungary’s international economic relations, we came to a realization: t

István Loránd Szakáli
Jun 112 min read


Hungarian Investment Promotion Results 2025
In 2025, Hungary delivered another standout year in investment promotion, confirming its position as a stable and competitive destination even amid shifting global conditions. With the support of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA), investors committed to 108 projects , bringing €7.069 billion in fresh capital and creating 18,227 new jobs . Beyond volume, 2025 signaled a clear move toward higher value-added activity . A record 14 R&D investments (nearly €570 m

Márton Zsuráfszky
Jan 302 min read
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