Small firms keen to expand abroad while large firms post record-breaking profits, studies show

Two reports released on Jan 29 point to a healthy business outlook for 2019 despite an expected slowdown due to global economic factors. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - Business is on a high for firms across the corporate landscape, with smaller companies keen to expand overseas while the big players are reaping ever higher profits.

The rosy mood was outlined in two reports released on Tuesday (Jan 29) that point to a healthy business outlook for 2019 despite an expected slowdown due to global economic factors.

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