In 2003 the economy had its most robust year since 1981, and investors expecting additional expansion are fueling a rally in local markets.

An official with Infosys said he expected rapid expansion with the potential for tens of thousands of employees spread around China in the near future.

Mr. Ohnesorg said that he expected expansion to be completed on schedule by 2002 and expressed confidence that the extra money could be raised.

Although roughly two-thirds of sales already come from international operations, Motorola expects overseas expansion to be its main growth engine for years.

The current office glut has resulted mainly from overoptimistic tenants who expected continued economic expansion and leased more space than needed.

Mr. Edwards said to expect more international focus and possible expansion.

One expects such expansion under the microscope but not in the macrocosm.

She expects further expansion of this sector in the next decade or two.

Northwest expects expansion on its domestic routes to be modest - about 2 to 3 percent a year.

Planners expect expansion of Stephens City to the south.