Southeast Asia is planning four times the data centre capacity it runs

Southeast Asia currently operates 306 data centres with 173 more planned, targeting 1,435 MW of capacity by 2031 and a $35.08 bn investment, a 14.32% CAGR. Malaysia leads with over 6 GW of planned IT load, while Thailand’s market is set to grow from $1.44 bn to $6.28 bn, the region’s fastest rate. Singapore’s expansion slows, focusing on a 700 MW low-carbon park, and Indonesia’s forecasted spend rises to $6 bn.