- Asia Pacific’s data centre sector is set for substantial expansion, with 24 GW of new capacity expected between 2025 and 2030, representing roughly USD286 billion in real estate value.
- Established hubs such as Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Australia offer opportunities in stabilised assets, while India and emerging Southeast Asian markets provide stronger development and growth potential.
- Investors can access the sector through direct ownership, joint ventures, platform investments, private funds and listed vehicles, depending on their preferred risk-return profile.
- Power availability and expansion capacity are becoming central to investment decisions, creating particular opportunities in markets such as Johor where land and power are more readily available.\
- Long-term value will increasingly depend on securing resilient infrastructure, strong connectivity, suitable tenants and assets that can adapt to changing technology and higher power densities.
