Policy, Industry, and Capital Vie to Power Asia’s Next-Gen Data Hubs
As generative artificial intelligence reshapes Southeast Asian industries, governments, local operators, and deep-pocketed investors are racing to build the data centers and AI hardware that will underpin future growth. Success in this effort will determine which nations attract cutting-edge technology, sustain economic competitiveness, and safeguard national security.... Read More
Digitalization
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Unprecedented Expansion for Data Centers in the Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific data center market is entering a phase of rapid growth, driven by rising demand for digital services, cloud computing, and emerging technologies. Industry executives say the boom presents lucrative opportunities, even as operators contend with a patchwork of regulations and sustainability concerns.... Read More
President Marcos Inaugurates the Philippines’ First AI-Ready Data Center
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 24 unveiled the Philippines’ first AI-ready hyperscale data center, marking a milestone in the nation’s digital transformation and underscoring Manila’s bid to join the global digital economy.... Read More
STT GDC Investing $1.56 Billion in Mega-Manila Data Centers
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines expects a sharp uptick in data center development as local firms embrace cloud-first strategies, its CEO said on May 8.... Read More
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