Data Centre Tracker

Research firm BMI reports that electricity supply constraints are expected to delay the rollout of data centre projects in Johor.

PLDT Inc. is planning an initial public offering (IPO) for its data center unit as part of a strategy to generate P26 billion in capital.

Profile of a facility engineer in Singapore responsible for maintaining critical power and cooling systems across a six-floor data centre.

The Thai cabinet has approved new regulations for data center businesses, including a centralized approval process and new standards for noise and heat control.

Equinix has launched its SG6 data center in Singapore, featuring 1,550 cabinets in its first phase and an expected capacity of 20MW upon full build-out.

Thailand's economic growth forecasts are rising due to increased contributions from AI-related industries.

The subject is reported to be an executive at a Singapore-based data center company.

Global tech stock rout following US midterm elections raises concerns regarding potential regulatory scrutiny of AI and slower data center development, impacting markets globally including Thailand.

Environmental organizations are balancing the adoption of AI technologies with concerns regarding the environmental impact of data centers.

The SG6 data centre has opened in Singapore, achieving a power usage effectiveness (PUE) ratio of 1.2, which complies with national green standards requiring a PUE below 1.3.

Singapore investors face uncertainty as AI stock volatility rises amid concerns over potential tighter scrutiny on data center expansion and AI oversight.

CMAN reports surging demand for digital infrastructure and lime supply for data centre cooling and renewable energy technology, contributing to a more than doubling of Q3 2026 net profit.

Indonesia's data centre market is experiencing rapid expansion, with the market valued at approximately 2.81 billion USD in 2025 and projected to grow significantly.

Singapore is adopting a practical regulatory approach to data centres, aiming to strengthen regional capabilities rather than competing for every megawatt of capacity.

Sunway Construction Group secured two data centre construction contracts in Johor and Selangor, Malaysia, worth a total of 655.4 million USD.

Google plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia across 2027 and 2028 to develop data centre campuses that will support local job creation.

A report ranks Singapore as the fourth most expensive data centre market globally, with construction costs at US$15.39/W, leading Southeast Asia. Jakarta follows as the 26th most expensive globally at US$11.96/W.

Bridge Data Centres has appointed Drew Chen as Co-CEO. The company reports surpassing one gigawatt of capacity in 2026 and continues to expand its operations across the Asia-Pacific region.

EDGNEX Data Centres, part of the DAMAC Group, has announced a new 15 MW data centre investment project in Indonesia.

Rapid data centre development in Johor is raising concerns among local residents regarding infrastructure impact, construction noise, and property value stability.

Bridge Data Centres announced plans for MY03, a new 16MW data center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a scheduled launch date of Q2 2022.

Modular data center provider DXN has lost a contract with neocloud following a change in the client's business strategy.

DayOne and Sembcorp signed a MoU to integrate power and energy solutions for data centers across the APAC region.

Foxconn is collaborating with OpenAI on the development of AI hardware, including data center components.

Alliant aims to secure 1 GW of new data center power contracts within six months to meet surging demand.

DayOne has signed an MoU with Blue Whale Energy to explore a distributed virtual power plant to support its SG1 data center in Singapore.

Bill Giannikos of Aurecon Vietnam states that data centre development in Vietnam must be strategically planned alongside power, telecoms, and supporting services to attract high-tech investment.

STMicro has raised its data centre revenue forecast following a positive Q3 earnings report, noting increased sales in communication equipment and computer peripherals.

Singapore-based developer DayOne announced that its total data centre billings have exceeded 1 gigawatt, following increased financing for expansion projects in Malaysia.

LS Eco Energy is investing $49 million to establish an ultra-capacitor production plant in Vietnam, specifically targeting the AI data centre market.

Singapore-based DayOne is reportedly weighing options regarding a US IPO following a data centre rout, though deliberations remain ongoing.

An Indonesian governor has ordered Singapore's BDx Data Centers to halt construction on a data centre project due to a lack of required permits.

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. plans to expand its data center network to Cavite and Laguna, committing at least P5 billion for the two projects.

Singapore plans to champion broader regional AI adoption and cross-border data flows during its upcoming ASEAN chairmanship, building on existing regional digital initiatives.

Singapore is collecting data on haze and considering legal action. The country has experienced haze episodes that breached its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, indicating a focus on data for environmental issues.

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is causing rapid expansion of digital infrastructure across Southeast Asia, raising questions about how to meet demand without increasing energy use and compromising sustainability.

Vietnam's CMC and Korea's Lotte have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing data center projects. This partnership aims to build new data centers.

Singapore-based DayOne has secured an additional MYR15 billion (US$3.67 billion) in financing, doubling its total to MYR30 billion, to expand hyperscale data center capacity in Johor, Malaysia, with billings now exceeding 1GW.

Singapore is set to develop a digital bunkering data ecosystem to enhance information flow and secure transaction integrity for ship fuels, indicating a push for digital infrastructure within its maritime sector.

The Philippines has one of the lowest penetration rates for fiber-to-the-home services in Asia-Pacific, with Filipinos preferring mobile data due to its cheaper pricing.

Shareholders of Singaporean durian distributor NutryFarm International seek to remove its CEO as the company shifts towards data centers and artificial intelligence services, sparking a challenge to the CEO's voting rights.

Princeton Digital Group (PDG), an Asian data centre operator based in Singapore, is reportedly seeking a syndicated loan of up to US$1.2 billion to fund the construction of its data centre facilities in Johor, Malaysia.

Singapore-based data centre developer DayOne secured US$3.67 billion (RM15 billion) in financing from a consortium of seven banks to boost its operations.

Singaporean data centre operator PDG is seeking a US$1.2 billion loan to fund its data centre expansion in Malaysia.

The World Bank advises Thailand to prioritize practical AI applications that boost productivity and services, rather than focusing heavily on attracting large data centers and developing advanced AI models.

AirTrunk, a Blackstone-backed data centre operator, has delayed its planned Singapore REIT IPO. This postponement reflects a challenging market for large data centre and AI-linked equity offerings amidst an AI stock sell-off.

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has sold five data centers in Indonesia to Sinar Mas (SM+), a subsidiary of Sinar Mas. These facilities were previously part of XL Axiata.

The Philippines is considering including nuclear energy in its energy mix to attract investments, including data centers, which would increase power demand.

NutryFarm, a Singapore-listed company, is pivoting its business strategy from durian distribution to data centres, leading to a shareholder dispute over the CEO's leadership and board appointments.

Hyperscale data centre provider Bridge Data Centres is poised to support Malaysia's digital economy growth by focusing on responsible infrastructure, sustainable technology, and local skills.

Radware, a Nasdaq-listed cybersecurity firm, is investing millions of dollars in Thailand to establish a Bangkok data centre and point of presence (PoP), supporting digital growth and an AI-driven economy.

Powerwell Holdings Bhd has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Socomec Innovative Solution (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to target the data centre and hyperscale segment, which has improved Powerwell's business outlook.

Vietnam and Thailand are becoming attractive locations for data centre investors due to regulatory reforms and improved sentiment, as issues like power constraints and rising costs in Malaysia's Johor threaten project execution.

Indonesia faces a dilemma regarding data center location planning, as over 60% of the country's data centers are concentrated in just two locations, necessitating careful strategic planning.

Indonesia has halted construction of BDx's AI data centre due to pending approvals, but the Singaporean company maintains its target to launch the first phase in early 2027.

Singapore has implemented Southeast Asia's first binding data centre rules, regulating efficiency and making operators' clean energy pledges mandatory, following a 2019 pause and limited tenders.

Major data centres in Singapore will need to meet stricter security and resilience rules following the passing of a new Bill, addressing physical, operational, and cybersecurity risks.

Firmus has topped out its data center building in Tasmania. The associated Indonesia site is ready to start deploying HyperCube systems, indicating a regional operational readiness.

Singapore Parliament passed a law requiring data centre operators with at least 3 megawatts critical IT load to be licensed, introducing tighter regulations, though MPs raised concerns about competitiveness and sustainability.

Major data centres in Singapore that underpin critical digital services will be subject to stricter security and resilience rules following the passing of a new Bill, addressing risks from physical and operational continuity.

Telco giant PLDT Inc. has postponed the P24.2-billion listing of its data center arm, VITRO, citing rising interest rates and worsening economic conditions as reasons for the deferral.

Singapore-headquartered DayOne Data Centers filed for a proposed Nasdaq initial public offering (IPO) in the US. The company is seeking an IPO at a likely valuation of US$20 billion, joining a wave of AI and AI-related companies going public.

DayOne Data Centers has filed for a US IPO. While the specific ASEAN link isn't in the headline, Channel News Asia (CNA) is a Singaporean news outlet, implying a probable Southeast Asian connection for DayOne Data Centers.

Toshiba's planned expansion of its hard disk drive manufacturing operations in the Philippines is projected to generate 3,000 additional jobs, strengthening the country's role in the global data storage supply chain.

A rapid rise in demand for advanced semiconductors from data centers and AI applications is creating supply challenges for the oil and gas industry, impacting critical industrial systems, according to Yokogawa (Thailand).

BDx has commenced groundbreaking for its AI Campus 2 (CGK4) data center in Jatiluhur, Indonesia, a facility planned to have a 640 MW capacity.

Meralco PowerGen Corp. and PLDT's VITRO REIT Inc. are partnering to develop data centers powered by renewable energy.

Meta will use AI capacity at Firmus' Southeast Asia data centers, building on existing agreements in Australia.

A data residency law requiring local storage of applications and information is expected to encourage data center investments and attract builders to move to the Philippines and list publicly.

Samsung is investing $1 billion into KKR's Helix data center platform, which aims to leverage Samsung's capabilities in construction, energy, and cooling for data center developments.

Philippine telco Globe Telecom Inc. is focusing on its digital units, including data centers, to attract investor interest and mitigate a recent profit slowdown.

Vietnam's data center investment boom is encountering obstacles due to power supply issues, site availability, tariff disputes, and economic factors, which are narrowing the pipeline for new investments.

PwC forecasts Singapore's annual data centre investment to reach US$19.2 billion by 2050, up from US$7 billion in 2026. This is part of a US$1.29 trillion regional surge in which Malaysia is also participating.

Thailand is expected to finalize new data center regulations by mid-October, classifying facilities with over 100MW capacity as hyperscale, according to a report.

Singapore-based BDx Data Centres commenced construction on a 640 MW AI data centre in Jatiluhur, West Java, with the initial phase to deliver 120 MW.

Thailand's energy planners face challenges due to surging electricity demand from industries and data centres, making electricity security and alignment with global LNG supply urgent priorities.

Alibaba is launching an international data centre push, aiming for over 20 gigawatts of global data centre capacity by 2032. This indicates significant expansion plans that will likely include or affect the ASEAN region.

Singapore-based BDx has commenced construction of a 640 MW AI data centre in Indonesia, supported by a US$320 million loan facility to fund expansion in the region.

Singapore-headquartered data centre operator BDx Data Centers broke ground for a 640 MW AI data centre campus in West Java, Indonesia.

Alibaba unveils a new powerful AI chip, intending to intensify investment in AI hardware and infrastructure to compete with Nvidia and drive its global data centre expansion.

Chinese data centers are expected to influence the development of AI norms in Southeast Asia. The region's reliance on foreign capital, expertise, and capacity may lead to long-term vulnerabilities for ASEAN governments.

The National Cancer Centre Singapore mistakenly exposed email addresses of over 460 recipients in an email lapse, prompting an investigation by the Personal Data Protection Commission.

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports surged 46.2% in August year-on-year, marking a fifth consecutive month of over 20% growth, driven by robust AI-related demand for electronic shipments.

Bitdeer AI, part of Nasdaq-listed Bitdeer Technologies Group, has pre-leased a 65MW data center facility in Johor, Malaysia. The company announced a ten-year data center lease agreement.

Malaysia's ambition to become an AI nation is highlighted, with its cloud campuses, hyperscale facilities, and AI factories requiring significant water resources.

Keppel DC REIT CEO states that hyperscalers are not the sole growth drivers for data centers, indicating a broader strategy for data center operations.

Pekat Group Bhd's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Pekat E & LP Sdn Bhd, secured three subcontracts totaling RM57.18 million for hyperscale data centre projects in Johor.

Thai energy conglomerate Banpu Plc is considering entering the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business, with AI data centres' rapid expansion highlighted as a focus at the 2026 Gastech seminar in Bangkok.

Thailand ranks third in Asean for digital development, with gains in infrastructure and data governance, but a decline in innovation, according to GSMA Intelligence's Digital Nations 2026 report.

Bridge Data Centres is converting effluent for cooling at its Johor campus, highlighting a strategy to secure water and power for AI growth at this data centre, even before its full completion.

A construction worker died after being hit by a crane lorry at a data center site in Rayong, Thailand. An investigation is underway regarding the 36-year-old's death.

TRC Synergy Bhd's subsidiary secured a RM149.98 million contract from Gamuda Engineering Sdn Bhd for underground services works for a hyperscale data centre.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung visited an SK Telecom-operated artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Seoul to explore opportunities for hi-tech collaboration.

Gulf Development Plc, a Thai energy and telecom company, has partnered with Singapore's Singtel Group to develop a new submarine cable. The cable aims to support growing demand for cloud, AI, data centers, and digital services across the region.

Cryptominer BTC Digital is considering building an AI data center in Vietnam, having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a local developer.

Pekat E & LP Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Pekat Group Bhd, has secured three subcontracts totaling RM57.18 million for the design, supply, and installation at a hyperscale data centre in Johor.

An oil leak from a data center contaminated water in Bangkok, Thailand. Officials swiftly cleaned up the spill to prevent harm to residents.

TUV SUD launched a S$30 million decarbonisation centre in Singapore to help companies verify carbon data, supporting ASEAN carbon markets which are projected to reach US$3 trillion by 2050.

Pekat Group Bhd secured three subcontracts totaling RM57.18 million for earthing and lightning protection works for a hyperscale data center project in Johor Bahru, Johor.

Pekat Group Bhd secured three subcontracts totaling RM57.18 million for earthing and lightning protection systems works for a hyperscale data centre project in Johor Baru.