"Singapore embodies all the attractive attributes a company can seek in a business partner: world-class infrastructure, flexibility, excellent education system, technology mindset, pro-business environment, manpower capabilities and an excellent springboard into the region."
	Pasquale Pistorio CEO and President STMicroelectronics
"Given the excellent infrastructure coupled with the government's incentives and the existing manufacturing facilities on Jurong Island, we opted to locate the new plant here..Singapore has excellent infrastructure, the best we have seen in the world."
	Dr Jurgen Hambrecht Member of the Board of Executive Directors BASF Aktiengesellschaft
"Merck is proud to have established strong roots in Singapore, a country which has recognised the value and importance of a strong biomedical industry, both to its own economy and to the health of people everywhere...Your infrastructure, your record of growth and your commitment to economic development are examples for the world to follow."
	Raymond Gilmartin President, CEO and Chairman of the Board Merck & Co., Inc
"Singapore's strong infrastructure, skilled workforce and the government's commitment to economic development are reasons behind our decision to establish operations in 1982 and to continue to invest in Singapore...We continue to make strategic investments in Singapore by leveraging established infrastructure and tapping the significant technological and human capital this island-nation has to offer."
	Mr Steve Luczo Chief Executive Officer Seagate
"The Singapore government has demonstrated good spirit and tenacity in resolving the problems and threats brought about by the harsh global economic and security climate. It has won the respect and confidence from many countries around the world. "I am very confident that we will continue to further enhance our partnership with Singapore for many years ahead."
	Mr Yasutaka Murata President Murata Manufacturing Co
"Singapore's comprehensive and efficient infrastructure enables one to communicate to developed and developing worlds effectively. In addition, various programmes offered by EDB enable startups to readily access capital, information and customer reach."
	Dr Kurnia Wira Founder NanoScience Innovation Pte Ltd (NSI)
(Source: EDB website)