Samsung has warned staff that the firm expects a difficult business environment in 2016 amid growing concerns of the tech giant's financial health and slowing sales.<br />As reported by Reuters , Chief Executive Kwon Oh-hyun told employees at a New Year address that low global growth patterns are expected to continue throughout 2016, which may be compounded by uncertainty and risk factors associated with emerging markets in developing countries.<br />While the Samsung executive did not disclose any specific figures or forecasts, there is also greater competition against the firm's main businesses - consumer electronics, television sets and chip production - which may also block the South Korean company's wishes for expansion.