Finance·Aug 12, 2026
AI Demand Pushes Southeast Asia Data Centre Investment Despite Power Constraints
Growing compute needs from businesses and consumers drive deals across the region, even as infrastructure risks mount
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·
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Technology·Aug 9, 2026
Hong Kong Data Centre Rates Climb 90 Percent as Mainland AI Players Expand
Chinese tech giants and AI startups are flooding Hong Kong's digital infrastructure market, leveraging the city's open data flows to test models and reach global customers beyond the mainland's firewall.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 7, 2026
Gamuda Secures $418 Million Data Centre Contract as Malaysia Rides AI Infrastructure Wave
The engineering subsidiary won a hyperscale facility build in Port Dickson, pushing the infrastructure group's order book to RM54 billion and underscoring Malaysia's appeal in the regional cloud arms race.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 6, 2026
Southeast Asia Eyes AI Infrastructure as New Revenue Driver
Regional banks position themselves as capital connectors while power and chip supply remain key bottlenecks
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Sustainability·Jul 31, 2026
Thailand Lawmaker Demands Oversight Panel as Data Centre Boom Strains Water and Power
Opposition MP calls for parliamentary committee to scrutinize approvals as Chonburi province faces 13 new facilities amid resource shortages
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 30, 2026
Singtel Weighs Nasdaq-SGX Dual Listing for Nxera Data Centre Unit
Singapore telco also explores local data centre REIT as part of capital recycling strategy to boost shareholder returns under Singtel28 plan
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 29, 2026
CapitaLand India Trust Posts Modest Gain Despite Rupee Headwinds
Currency depreciation masked stronger operational fundamentals as the REIT navigates India's volatile forex environment
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 29, 2026
India REIT Posts Distributable Income Growth Despite Currency Headwinds
CapitaLand India Trust records S$64.2 million in income available for distribution, lifted by data centre completions and forward purchase interest
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 29, 2026
Sime Darby Property Taps Islamic Debt for Digital Infrastructure Push
Malaysian developer's RM2.6 billion programme targets hyperscale facilities and automated logistics, backed by multi-decade tenant commitments
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 21, 2026
Malaysia's Data Centre Rush Hits Funding and Grid Constraints
Regulators impose stricter efficiency rules and utilization penalties as the sector faces a $20 billion financing gap and looming power shortages
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·