Energy Rules Tighten for AI Data Centers in Asia
Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea introduce efficiency mandates, tariffs, and renewable-linked guarantees to manage surging AI workloads.... Read More
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Microgrids: A Cornerstone of Asia’s Grid Modernization
AI-enabled microgrids are emerging as essential tools for Southeast Asia’s energy future, from powering industrial hubs to electrifying remote islands.... Read More
AWS Opens Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region
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US$5 Billion Investment Strengthens Cloud Presence and Enables Localized AI Deployments... Read More
Taipower Implements Real-Time Grid Inertia System to Support Renewables
Taiwan Power Company’s new capability allows grid operators to measure and forecast system inertia, improving stability and supporting higher renewable integration.... Read More
Google Cloud Balances AI Growth with Emission Cuts in Latest Environmental Report
Google posts a 12% drop in data center emissions amid 27% AI workload growth, reinforcing its green cloud strategy.... Read More
Chunghwa Telecom Launches 12MW AI-Optimized Data Center in Taiwan
New facility aims to address AI computing demands with sustainable design and high-density capacity... Read More
Philippines Poised to Emerge as Southeast Asia’s Data Center Powerhouse
The Philippines is fast becoming a cornerstone of Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure build-out, driven by aggressive government incentives, a young tech-savvy workforce, and rising demand for cloud and artificial intelligence services. Analysts at Mordor Intelligence project the country’s data center capacity will expand at a 14 percent annual clip to reach 954 megawatts by 2029.... Read More
Taiwan’s Foxconn Says AI Data Center with NVIDIA to Have 100 MW of Power
Taiwan’s Foxconn said on May 20 that its planned artificial intelligence data center with Nvidia will be developed in phases and ultimately draw 100 megawatts of power.... Read More
BDx Locks in Financing for Hong Kong Hyperscale Build-Out
BDx Data Centers said on May 12 that it has closed project financing with Clifford Capital, UOB, and SMBC to fund its first dedicated hyperscale facility in Hong Kong. The debt package marks BDx’s entry into the Hong Kong market and underscores its ability to secure capital from leading infrastructure lenders across the Asia-Pacific region.... Read More
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
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Beyond the Grid: How a 500 MW Deal in Malaysia Signals Asia’s New Energy Playbook 
Change the Play: Global Investors Pivot to AI “Real Assets” Amid Sovereign Fund Push in Asia 
The New Currency: AI Governance Takes Center Stage as Trust Becomes a Critical Asset