For the currency there is little reaction given that its strength is not dependent on the domestic economy at the moment.

Yet another survey of the economy is suggesting sustainable strength. Rates backed up a little because of this report, but you're treading water a bit because of payrolls data lurking on Friday.

We were quite surprised at the strength of the local economy. That is one of the main reasons we decided to build there. The population size was another factor. It seemed like a natural fit.

Clearly the far more important factor for tech is the relative strength of the economy. It trumps the dollar situation. But if the dollar improves, it does take the bloom off the rose for some of the sales numbers that companies have reported.

In the domestic market, that strength is reflective of the economy in general, and in terms of our infrastructure, it's worth noting that we have seen a number of major new properties coming on line.

The strength of electronics output and exports were one of the pillars supporting the Singapore economy in the first quarter. Services grew strongly as well and that will help the Singapore government achieve its growth forecast this year.