Data Centre News Asia

The data centre industry is facing a different set of challenges as AI workloads continue to grow... capacity is becoming harder to secure, infrastructure requirements are changing, and operators are having to rethink some of the decisions that have shaped the industry for years.

In our latest episode, we sat down withDr. SAJI PK, Director of Data Center Operations APJC & Global Services at Amazon Web Services (AWS), to discuss what it takes to build and operate data centres for the AI era.We got into some of the more difficult trade-offs facing operators today, including why some companies are becoming more willing to accept slightly lower uptime targets if it means bringing capacity online sooner.

We also discussed the changing demands on power density, and why older data centre environments designed around workloads below 15kW are increasingly struggling to meet the requirements of today's infrastructure.

Rather than building and maintaining everything in-house, companies can often achieve greater efficiency by moving significant workloads to the cloud. But understanding where that makes sense, and how to approach the transition, is becoming an increasingly important decision.

This conversation gets into the operational decisions that will shape the next phase of data centre growth, particularly as AI workloads put existing infrastructure and operating models under greater pressure.

A special thank you to Data Centre World Asia and Tech Week Singapore for having us, and to Dr. Saji PK for joining us and sharing his experience and perspective.

We recorded this episode alongside three more right from the event floor. Stay tuned for the next three episodes, dropping soon!

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This week on Data Centre News Asia , we trace the factual timeline behind the MegaSpeed x Nvidia controversy, break down multi-billion-dollar hyperscale and green financing commitments across Malaysia, and check in on major M&A and brownfield moves in Singapore, India, and Australia.

In This Episode:

• The MegaSpeed & Nvidia Fallout: Unpacking the paper trail behind the neocloud controversy, US and Singaporean probes, and Bridge DC pulling the plug.
  
• Chennai Expansion: OneQode secures a 14 MW deployment at AdaniConneX’s Siruseri SIPCOT facility.
  
• Singapore Launch: Equinix officially brings SG6 online with a targeted 1.2 PUE.
  
• Leadership Shakeup: Bridge Data Centres appoints Bain Capital’s Drew Chen as Co-CEO.
  
• Sarawak’s 5GW Bet: SoftBank, Grab, and PETROS team up for massive AI and data center infrastructure in East Malaysia.
  
• Green Financing in Johor: Princeton Digital Group secures US$1.3B for its JH1 campus.
  
• Google’s Malaysian Push: Committing US$15B across regional computing and clean energy projects.
  
• Down Under M&A: Digital Realty and Goodman eye a ~10% stake in NextDC amidst shifting market dynamics.
  
• Kurri Kurri Conversion: AirTrunk confirmed as the operator behind the massive 540 MW brownfield smelter project.
  
• Jakarta Expansion: NTT opens Phase 2 of its Jakarta 2 Annex facility.
  

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What comes after the bricks and mortar of traditional data centres?In this episode of Data Centre News Asia "In Conversation", we step into the hot seat with Johnny Blackfield, President of EMEA & India and Global Head of Revenue at OneQode.Johnny breaks down the rise of Neo Clouds, shifting rack densities from 8kW to 200kW+, and how AI cost efficiencies are reshaping compute.Key Takeaways: - What exactly a Neo Cloud is and why they were created to solve the post-ChatGPT compute crunch. - The staggering shift in data centre power densities (from legacy specs to modern AI racks). - How Neo Clouds offer GPU compute at half the price of traditional cloud giants. - The transition toward token factories, edge inference, and data-in-motion sovereignty. - Predictions for the future of AI infrastructure over the next 4 to 5 years.A massive thank you to Johnny for stepping into the hot seat and sharing his valuable insights on the evolving compute landscape.We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to the team at Data Centre World Asia for hosting us. We recorded this episode alongside three more right from the event floor, stay tuned for the next 3 episodes dropping soon!🎧 Listen & Connect:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QPoh50T9z8sqVPwvDw2dv?si=d04427e49cfd4a29Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/data-centre-news-asia/LinkedIn: Connect with us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/dcnewsapac/ for daily industry updates!#DataCenters #CloudComputing #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCentreNewsAsia #InConversation #DataCentreWorldAsia #Sustainability

The global data center market is moving at an insane speed.

We're seeing massive multi-billion-dollar AI factory deals and gigawatt-scale campuses, strict new green mandates, and massive market shake-ups.

Here is a complete breakdown of everything happening across the industry:

📊 In This Episode:

• Australia's Shocks & Megaprojects: NEXTDC takes a massive hit on the ASX following power and community opposition delays at the West Footscray / M3 Melbourne project. Meanwhile, massive gigawatt-scale and off-grid campus proposals emerge in Western Australia and outside Adelaide, Airtrunk locks in an AU$4.25B green loan for its Sydney campus, and Greensquare launches its first Sydney phase, while DXN loses its neocloud customer contract.
  
• Southeast Asia & APAC Momentum: Neocloud startup Aolani inks an LOI for 500MW in Malaysia, where the government officially mandates a 30% renewable energy requirement for new data centers. STT GDC secures a $590M green loan in Tokyo, Microsoft signs dual PPAs with Blueleaf Energy in Japan, and DayOne partners with Sembcorp and Blue Whale Energy on virtual power plants across APAC.
  
• Global Tech Giants & AI Infrastructure: Naver closes a massive $10B investment backed by Brookfield and Nvidia for AI factories, and Nvidia eyes a potential investment in Firmus following its failed IPO, alongside KT breaking ground on a 50MW data center in Ansan, South Korea.
  

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Is the US power grid forcing AI overseas?

In this week's episode of Data Centre News Asia, we run through 14 major digital infrastructure updates across APA, headlined by Anthropic's massive $6.3B, 500MW AI deal with NTT DATA in Osaka.

THIS WEEK'S TOP HEADLINES:

• Anthropic x NTT DATA: The $6.3B, 500MW Osaka mega-deal doubling regional capacity

• Dorf Ketal's Big Move: Specialty chemical giant targetsa surprira

• Hyperscale & Power Dynamics: US grid bottlenecks driving heavy capital spillovers into Tier-1 APAC markets

• Regional Market Pulse: IPO momentum, cooling and grid power solutions, and major APAC hyperscale expansions

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In this week's special episode on Data Centre News Asia, we sit down with Rachit Mohan, APAC Lead, Data Center Colocation Leasing & India Lead, Data Center Transactions, JLL. In this exclusive interview, breaks down the massive shift happening across India's data center and AI infrastructure landscape.

​He discusses gigawatt-scale hyperscale campuses, emerging machine learning zones, favorable government policies, and APAC market dynamics. A conversation covering why global cloud providers and institutional investors are particularly hyper-focused on India.

​In This Episode:

​Power Grid Scale: How 15 years of central grid investments and 800 kV power lines created the backbone for India's AI surge.

​Gigawatt Campus Demands: What hyperscalers and AI labs are asking for right now (500 MW to 2 GW campuses).

​Beyond Mumbai: Which emerging regions and power-surplus states are becoming the next key machine learning hubs.

​Policy Advantage: The game-changing 20-year government tax incentive driving international workloads into India.

​APAC Regional Context: How India compares directly against constraints in Australia, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

​The Brand Shift: How India successfully transitioned from a "cheap" alternative to a predictable, world-class destination.

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We’re heading to DCD Connect India today, where the conversations around data centre investment, capacity and infrastructure growth across the region continue.

Before we get into the event, here’s a look at the latest APAC data centre news, including major project developments, new investments and regulatory updates:

• DayOne Files for Nasdaq IPO: DayOne hasn't slowed down, filing a prospectus showing 962 MW in service and over 1.3 GW under construction. Operations in Malaysia account for a not-insignificant 87% of total revenue.

• Firmus Technologies & CDC End Joint Venture: The $50B+ AUD Project Southgate won't move forward beyond 42 MW, though Firmus isn't halting its self-developed builds or its planned ASX listing.

• Firmus Technologies Tops Out Launceston Site: The completion of the first 42 MW hall at the Tasmania campus will allow the deployment of its HyperCube cooling setup without delay.

• Zerra DC Secures Macquarie Capital Equity: Securing backing from Macquarie Capital isn't a small step for its regional project pipeline across Australia, India, and Japan.

• CDC Plans Regional NSW Campus: A multi-phase 240 MW footprint in Wagga Wagga represents a commitment that won't come cheap, with capex estimated around $10B USD.

• Goodman Withdraws Sydney Application: The 90 MW Project Mars in Lane Cove won't proceed after local residential feedback was not negligible.

• Victoria Introduces Action Plan: Regulators in Victoria haven't left data centre standards untouched, introducing a framework for grid integration and sustainability.

• Thailand Finalizes Regulations: Recent stop-work orders haven't stopped authorities from putting together clearer standards to guide future builds.

• CoreWeave Enters Indian Market: Securing 240 MW across three buildings with AdaniConneX in Navi Mumbai isn't a minor entrance into the compute space.

• AirTrunk Commits $1B in Japan: Deploying green financing to expand the TOK1 facility in Inzai is no small project as liquid cooling demand grows.

• Enters Indian Market: Securing 240 MW across three buildings with AdaniConneX in Navi Mumbai isn't a minor entrance into the compute space.

• KT Cloud Partners on Incheon Build: Operating an 11-story, 50 MW facility in Cheongna is not an unusual approach for high-density urban sites in South Korea.

• Amazon Expands in Malaysia: Purchasing a 45.4-acre site in Sepang for ~$75M USD is not an insignificant addition to its local campus plans.

• Amazon Buys Hong Kong Asset: Buying out iTech Towers from Grand Ming Group isn't the standard move for AWS, which rarely acquires facilities where it is already a tenant.

• U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Funds Feasibility Study: Grant support for the Stavian Digital Park in Ho Chi Minh City is not an unpromising step for US investment in Vietnamese infrastructure.

We’ve also just published our latest “In Conversation” episode featuring James Druce, Head of Research at CLSA.

Keep an eye out for upcoming conversations with:•Scott Bales - CCO of Data Centres at ESR Group•Assaad Razzouk - CEO of Gurīn EnergyListen to the audio on our Spotify and Apple Podcasts or follow us on LinkedIn and X for more data centre news and industry updates.

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The second episode of the new series of In Conversation by Data Centre News Asia is now live!

Our guest Serene Nah , shared insights from her journey in the data centre industry and her experience leading APAC for Digital Realty.

The conversation covers the different financing models underpinning modern data centre developments, as well as the growing impact of AI and the evolving location dynamics between training and inference workloads.

Serene also discusses community engagement and the importance of clear messaging when it comes to data centre developments and deployments. She shares her perspective on the changing data centre landscape across APAC, the challenges facing the industry and the factors shaping where and how new digital infrastructure is being developed.

It’s a wide-ranging conversation covering financing, AI, community engagement and the evolving digital infrastructure across Asia.

Thank you to Serene Nah for joining us!

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August's Data Centre News Asia round-up:

- Alibaba Cloud opens a new availability zone in Seoul.

- Microsoft launches its latest region in Asia, India South Central.

- GDS Holdings raises its 2026 sales target to 1GW.

- Global Switch announces a new data centre development in Bangkok.

- New South Wales introduces updated guidelines for data centre developments.

- Firmus Technologies doubles its valuation to $10.5bn following an NVIDIA-backed raise.

- Sharon AI, Inc secures another $300m+ contract.

- GreenSquareDC announces a new Melbourne development.

- Centuria Capital Group and ResetData reveal plans to partner and develop 250MW of capacity in Australia.

- CoreWeave announces 360MW of data centre capacity in Indonesia. More from our podcast “In Conversation" on Data Centre News Asia coming soon!Keep an eye out for some exciting conversations with our upcoming guests:

Serene Nah (Managing Director of Digital Realty and Chairman at Digital Core REIT)

James Druce (Head of Research at CLSA)• Scott Bales (CCO of Data Centres at ESR Group)

Assaad Razzouk (CEO of Gurīn Energy)

Our latest episode features: Emmeline Tang, CEng (CTO of Digital Edge DC) and covers topics like building at hyperscale and the data centre boom.

We’re honoured to have them join us and can’t wait for you to hear their insights.

Stay tuned for the next episode!

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The first episode of the new series of In Conversation by Data Centre News Asia is now live.

Our first guest was Emmeline Tang, CEng, CTO at Digital Edge, who shared insights from her experience in the hyperscale sector, discussing why supply chains and design need to operate as one integrated function to deliver the digital infrastructure the industry demands.

The conversation also covers the rapid growth of the data centre industry, the cloud boom and the impact of AI, as well as the challenges that come with keeping projects moving and managing risk across the supply chain.

Emmeline shares her perspective on design, engineering and working across different markets, as well as the importance of understanding local cultures and building strong relationships when delivering projects across Asia.

It’s a wide-ranging conversation covering the industry, the challenges facing the sector and the people behind the infrastructure as digital demand continues to grow.

Thank you to Emmeline Tang for joining us!

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