Huawei expects 2018 revenue to rise 21 percent despite international scrutiny

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] is expected to record a 21 percent jump in revenue for 2018 to $109 billion (86 billion pounds), its rotating chairman said, marking the Chinese tech giant's fastest pace of business growth in two years despite heightened global scrutiny of its activities.In his new year’s address to employees, Guo Ping also said Huawei has secured 26 5G contracts and expects its smartphone shipments for 2018 to surpass 200 million units.The company flagged..