It would also show Santander continuing to expand abroad despite problems at home.

For companies that wish to expand abroad, the central bank also pledged assistance.

Unlike other former monopoly Gulf operators, Omantel has done little to expand abroad.

Unlike other Gulf former monopoly operators, Omantel has done little to expand abroad.

Solidere had set up a Dubai affiliate last year to help it expand abroad.

It also wants new partnership to help it expand abroad.

Mordashov said the miner plans to expand abroad.

Some Thai companies are looking to expand abroad.

The company had previously looked to Switzerland, France and Germany to expand abroad before approaching Dutch VNOI.

The business has been profitable, but has limited potential to expand abroad on its own, Nikkei reported.

With the winds of a rising yen behind them, the banks have started to expand abroad in earnest.

Marfrig is the latest Brazilian food company to expand abroad, backed by strong domestic consumer demand and a fast-growing economy.

Even if domestic competition eases off, Japan's ageing and shrinking population means it makes sense for Suntory to expand abroad.

Analysts have also said the allegations could make it more difficult for Wal-Mart to expand abroad and even at home.

But it lost its way in the late 2000s as it cut back on investment at home to expand abroad.

A deal involving Italy-based rival Nexi would make little sense as it has no ambitions to expand abroad, they added.