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INDEPENDENT ANALYSISWhat Governments Miss When They Win the Data Center Race
The APAC land grab is producing real investment and real winners. Governments should be honest about which category they're in.
What Is a Data Center?
The buildings that run the world — and why Asia Pacific is waking up to them.
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AirTrunk Secures $2.3 Billion Green Loan for Malaysian AI Data Center Expansion
Blackstone-backed AirTrunk obtained significant green financing for its JHB2 hyperscale data center in Johor, Malaysia, amid surging regional demand.
APAC Data Center Pipeline Hits Record 26.5GW Amid Power Scarcity
Hyperscaler and AI demand drives unprecedented expansion, with Southeast Asia leading construction despite emerging energy constraints.
Southeast Asia Data Center Pipeline Hits Record 26.5GW Amid Power Constraints
Asia Pacific's data center development pipeline saw a record 7.1GW expansion in H1 2026, reaching 26.5GW, but power availability is now the primary bottleneck for new projects.
AirTrunk Secures $2.33 Billion Green Financing for Malaysian Hyperscale Data Center
Blackstone-backed AirTrunk obtains substantial green loan for its JHB2 campus in Johor, Malaysia, targeting advanced energy and water efficiency.
Singapore Greenlights 200MW New Data Center Capacity Amid Strict Sustainability Rules
The city-state allocates significant new capacity under stringent environmental criteria, balancing digital ambitions with energy constraints.
Thailand to Demand Guarantees, Dedicated Tariffs for Data Centers
New regulations aim to balance digital economy ambitions with resource management amidst surging AI demand.
AirTrunk Secures US$2.3 Billion Green Loan for Malaysia Hyperscale Data Centre
Blackstone-backed AirTrunk has secured its largest single-asset financing to date, a green loan for its JHB2 hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.
JPMorgan: Singapore DC Rents Double Sydney's Amid Policy Divergence
New research highlights how Singapore's strict data center policies are driving rental costs significantly higher than in Sydney, while Malaysia courts hyperscale investment.
Thailand to Implement New Data Center Tariffs and Readiness Requirements
National Energy Policy Council mandates large data centers to demonstrate readiness and pay separate tariffs to mitigate grid strain.
Malaysia Prioritizes Sustainable Data Center Growth
New S&P Global report highlights Malaysia's strategic shift towards quality over quantity in data center development amidst rising demand and resource constraints.
Australia's Northern Territory Backs $28 Billion AI Data Center Project
Beetaloo Digital awarded land to develop two hyperscale AI data center campuses with 2GW of power generation.
Malaysia Prioritizes Sustainable Data Center Growth with New Policies
S&P Global Ratings reports Malaysia is shifting from rapid expansion to sustainable development in its data center sector.