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Vietnam Enters the Hyperscale Data Centre Fray

Vietnam's data centre market is heating up, but "capital coordination is itself an industrial input," as ASEAN Rising notes. Success will depend on more than just attracting investment; it requires a concerted effort in planning, infrastructure, and regulatory alignment.

By Matthew Barsing15 September 20261 min read
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Vietnam Enters the Hyperscale Data Centre Fray

A recent wave of investment is positioning Vietnam as a contender in the regional data centre market. According to a report from vietnamnet.vn, the country is attracting significant new projects and multibillion-dollar commitments, fueled by the global demand for AI and cloud computing infrastructure. This influx of capital represents a substantial opportunity for Vietnam to capture a share of the digital economy

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