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Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How emphasises the need for industry and government to collaborate for sustainable growth in the sector.

Telcos, Media & Tech

Data centre sector ‘politically salient’; Singapore takes practical approach to regulation: Tan Kiat How

The Republic is not out to compete ‘for every megawatt’ of capacity, aims to strengthen regional capabilities

2026-11-06T12:02:21.000Z

An OpenAI data centre in Texas (pictured). The US midterms may leave proposed additions of the facilities vulnerable to stricter local scrutiny and pushback.

Companies & Markets

OpenAI announces changes to how it handles data centres amid outcry after US midterms

The ChatGPT creator will ensure residents do not pay for the electricity to power those projects

2026-11-06T06:12:52.000Z

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s net worth fell by US$15.1 billion to US$150.9 billion.

Global Enterprise

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang drops from world’s top 10 richest after chips sell-off

Other big losers included SpaceX’s Elon Musk and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison

2026-11-06T04:42:14.000Z

Spending will go towards data centre campuses, clean energy, bolstering water security and upskilling workers, Google said on Nov 4.

Google to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia in 2027 and 2028 amid data centre expansion

The investment aligns with the nation’s development priorities, says the Alphabet unit’s president

2026-11-04T10:07:38.000Z

In the US, recent Democratic wins underscore the intensity of the growing voter backlash against data centres powering AI systems worldwide.

AI data centre boom is set for upheaval after US election rout

Proposed additions of these facilities may face stricter local scrutiny and pushback

2026-11-04T07:25:29.000Z

STTGDC’s deal adds to a wave of debt financing driven by the AI boom that’s raised worries among investors.

Companies & Markets

Singapore’s data centre operator STT GDC eyes US$2.4 billion loan, adds to AI debt binge

Proceeds will be used as financing for STT GDC’s assets

2026-11-02T04:44:29.000Z

The project is the biggest in the country to put back its timing.

Telcos, Media & Tech

Australian outback data centre pulls timeline after regulator stalls

The regulator said it would seek advice from the federal government

2026-11-01T21:55:06.000Z

ADB expects family offices, which have seen significant growth in Singapore, to play a larger role in financing regional development.

Companies & Markets

ADB expands Singapore presence to draw more private capital into Asian projects

The lender expects to play an active role in supporting Singapore’s 2027 Asean chairmanship

2026-10-30T05:23:04.000Z

DayOne has an existing power purchase agreement with Sembcorp for its upcoming SG1 data centre, where operations will be fully covered by renewable energy.

Energy & Commodities

Sembcorp, DayOne sign pact to explore powering data centres in Asia

This is to evaluate solutions in renewable energy supply and on-site power infrastructure and generation

2026-10-29T04:23:41.000Z

Thailand has seen a wave of data centre investments in recent years, prompting the government to scrutinise their impact.

Thailand sets new rules for data centres as applications surge

There are over 100 prospective operators

2026-10-27T13:08:02.000Z

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