Show Notes
๐ Merry Christmas from Data Centre News Asia! ๐
As we wrap up 2025, the Asia-Pacific region continues its momentum with strategic moves in infrastructure, clean energy, and AI capacity.
๐๐๐ซ๐'๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐'๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: - AirTrunk announces plans for a second hyperscale data centre in Osaka, reinforcing Japan's growing position as an AI infrastructure hub. - Keppel DC REIT acquires full ownership of two Singapore data centres for $39.2 million, consolidating its domestic portfolio. - Vietnamese tech unicorn VNG merges two core units into the AI focused GreenNode brand, signaling Vietnam's AI infrastructure ambitions. - Adani Group explores nuclear plant construction to power its AI data centre expansion, addressing India's massive energy requirements for digital growth. - Google and ReNew sign a deal for a 150 MW solar project in India, advancing clean energy commitments for data centre operations. - Google signs two power purchase agreements in Malaysia with TotalEnergies and Shizen Energy Group, strengthening renewable energy sourcing across Southeast Asia. - VCI Energy and DPS Energy sign an MOU to develop a 250 MW utility scale solar project in Malacca, Malaysia, supporting the region's data centre energy transition.
These developments highlight the industry's dual focus on scaling AI ready capacity while advancing clean energy integration across the region.
From James Murphy, Rhys Morgan, and the entire Data Centre News Asia team, wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous 2025. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.
See you in the New Year! ๐ โจ
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