The pace of AI adoption is accelerating, reshaping how organisations operate and how digital ecosystems are built. Behind every AI breakthrough lies digital infrastructure that must support higher compute density, increased energy demand and greater operational complexity, while meeting rising expectations around sustainability and resilience. For data centre operators, this moment calls for more than scaling capacity. It requires a deliberate, forward-looking approach that balances performance with responsibility, and innovation with long-term viability. Designing for the Demands of AI AI workloads place fundamentally different demands on digital infrastructure. Higher power density, advanced thermal management and uninterrupted reliability are now baseline requirements. Designing infrastructure that can accommodate these needs from the outset helps ensure long-term adaptability as computing architectures and workload profiles continue to evolve. Purpose-built, AI-ready data centres provide the foundation for this next phase, enabling enterprises and cloud platforms to deploy advanced capabilities with confidence and efficiency. Rethinking Energy Solutions for AI As AI workloads scale, energy resilience has become one of the most pressing considerations for digital infrastructure. Power availability, efficiency and environmental impact must be addressed together, particularly in markets where land and energy resources are limited. This has prompted a broader rethinking of how data centres are powered, from exploring alternative energy sources to investing in advanced cooling technologies and energy storage systems. Innovation in these areas supports both high-density computing requirements and long-term sustainability objectives. The Role of Ecosystem Partnerships No single organisation can address the complexity of AI infrastructure alone. Building the next generation of data centres increasingly depends on strong ecosystem partnerships across technology, energy and research communities. Collaborations with hardware providers, energy specialists and academic institutions enable the testing and deployment of new solutions, from advanced cooling architectures to more resilient power strategies. These partnerships help accelerate innovation while ensuring infrastructure remains…

Strategic Investment of S$3-5 billion in Singapore to advance AI-ready data centre developments, supporting over 2 GW of AI-ready capacity globally, and driving technological innovation with international ecosystem partners. First-mover advantage as one of Asia Pacific’s top three hyperscale data centre developers, with proven track record delivering large-scale campus developments in Malaysia, Thailand and India, supporting regional AI and cloud demand. Pioneering sustainable energy solutions, including Singapore’s first floating hydrogen power generation model leveraging the nation’s strengths in maritime transport, port infrastructure and global energy supply chains and research into nuclear energy as a future clean power source for data centres. Building an integrated innovation ecosystem in Singapore through partnerships with universities, research institutions and global technology companies, while supporting job creation and talent development initiatives for around 3000 students and professionals. (more…)

BDC has earned two major honours at the prestigious FinanceAsia Achievement Awards, reinforcing its leadership in infrastructure financing, project finance, and large-scale investment in Malaysia. 🏆 Best Infrastructure Deal – Malaysia 🏆 Best Project Finance Deal – Malaysia These awards recognise the successful completion of a USD 2.8 billion jumbo loan financing, supported by an international consortium of lenders. This landmark transaction highlights BDC’s strong credit profile and ability to secure cross‑regional financing for high‑impact infrastructure projects in Malaysia. Driving Infrastructure Growth and Investment in Malaysia The award-winning jumbo loan underscores BDC’s strategic role in advancing Malaysia’s infrastructure ecosystem. Through strong collaboration with international financiers, BDC continues to drive infrastructure development, economic growth, and sustainable investment across the region. This achievement positions BDC as a trusted partner in Malaysia’s infrastructure sector, supporting long‑term national development and strengthening the country’s attractiveness to global investors. Appreciation for Strategic Partners and Lenders BDC extends its gratitude to Bain Capital, its shareholder, for providing continuous support and strategic partnership in driving regional expansion. Their involvement strengthens BDC’s ability to pursue large‑scale projects and secure competitive financing. We also recognise the many banking partners, lenders, and external institutions whose collaboration enabled the successful completion of this complex financing. Their cross‑regional expertise and commitment were instrumental to achieving this milestone. Looking Ahead: Accelerating Regional Expansion With this achievement, BDC is well-positioned to continue expanding its footprint across Malaysia and the broader region. The company remains committed to delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, strengthening partnerships, and supporting national economic transformation.

BANGKOK – Bridge Data Centres (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (BDC) has signed an industrial water purchase agreement with Eastwater Stecon Utilities Co., Ltd. (EWS), securing a long-term, sustainable water supply for BDC’s upcoming hyperscale data centre campus in Chonburi Province over the next 10 years from May 2026. Mr Eric Fan, CEO, Bridge Data Centres, said, “We are honoured to partner with EWS as their first data centre client, securing a robust and sustainable water supply for our Chonburi hyperscale campus. As we continue expanding our data centre footprint in Thailand, a stable utility ecosystem is key to delivering world-class digital infrastructure that supports artificial intelligence and computing strategies along with the nation’s digital transformation ambitions.” Mr Sampan Chanaburanasak, Director, STECON Power, said, “We are proud to supply Bridge Data Centres with industrial water for its Chonburi campus. This collaboration highlights EWS and the Eastwater Group’s role as a leading integrated water-management provider and reflects confidence in our water-management capability. BDC will benefit from a safe, high-quality, and uninterrupted water supply that complies with international sustainability and safety standards. More importantly, this partnership demonstrates our shared commitment to building a holistic and sustainable ecosystem to support Thailand’s data centre industry." Under this 10-year agreement, EWS, a joint venture between Eastern Water Resources Management and Development Public Company Limited (Eastwater) and Stecon Power Co., Ltd. of the STECON Group, will produce and deliver industrial water to support operations at BDC’s new facility in Chonburi Province. BDC’s new campus in the Khlong Tamru Subdistrict within Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) spans approximately 100 rai (16 hectares). Phase 1 offers power capacity, of approximately 200 MW, supported by a total investment of approximately USD 1.2 billion. The project has received investment promotion approval from Thailand’s Board of Investment, highlighting its importance to the country’s…

ชลบุรี, 15 เมษายน 2568 – บริษัท Bridge Data Centres (“Bridge DC”) แพลตฟอร์มดาต้าเซ็นเตอร์ระดับไฮเปอร์สเกลที่ได้รับการสนับสนุนจาก Bain Capital ได้ประกาศแผนการลงทุนมูลค่า 1.2 พันล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐฯ ภายในระยะเวลา 3 ปีข้างหน้า เพื่อสนับสนุนการพัฒนาโครงสร้างพื้นฐานดิจิทัลของจังหวัดชลบุรีอย่างเต็มรูปแบบ ในการประชุมที่จัดขึ้นเพื่อเป็นการแสดงถึงก้าวสำคัญของโครงการ นาย Wu Hua Peng ประธานเจ้าหน้าที่บริหารของบริษัท Bridge Data Centres ได้นำเสนอแผนการดำเนินงานของบริษัทต่อหน่วยงานท้องถิ่น โดยเน้นย้ำถึงความมุ่งมั่นของบริษัทที่มีต่อรัฐบาลและประชาชนจังหวัดชลบุรี “Bridge Data Centres มีความมุ่งมั่นที่จะลงทุนมูลค่า 1.2 พันล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐในระยะเวลา 3 ปีข้างหน้า เพื่อพัฒนาและก่อสร้างศูนย์ข้อมูลที่ล้ำสมัยที่สุด ซึ่งสามารถรองรับกำลังไฟฟ้าสูงสุดได้ถึง 200 เมกะวัตต์ในจังหวัดชลบุรี เราภูมิใจที่ได้มีส่วนร่วมในการผลักดันจังหวัดให้ก้าวสู่ระบบนิเวศโครงสร้างพื้นฐานดิจิทัลที่ยั่งยืนและพร้อมสำหรับอนาคต ตลอดจนส่งเสริมศักยภาพบุคลากรในท้องถิ่น” นาย Wu กล่าว ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดชลบุรี นายธวัชชัย ศรีทอง พร้อมด้วยคณะผู้นำระดับจังหวัด ได้ยืนยันการสนับสนุนต่อบริษัท Bridge Data Centres อีกครั้ง และแสดงความยินดีต่อความมุ่งมั่นของบริษัทในการสร้างไม่เพียงแค่โครงสร้างพื้นฐานทางกายภาพเท่านั้น แต่รวมถึงการวางรากฐานของความร่วมมือระยะยาวที่ตั้งอยู่บนหลักความโปร่งใสและวิสัยทัศน์ร่วมกัน แนวโน้มการเติบโตของภูมิภาคเอเชียแปซิฟิก (APAC) มีความโดดเด่นอย่างยิ่ง โดยมีอัตราการเติบโตเฉลี่ยต่อปี (CAGR) อยู่ที่ 19.1% ระหว่างปี 2018 – 2023 ซึ่งสูงกว่าอัตราการเติบโตของตลาดในสหรัฐอเมริกาและภูมิภาคยุโรป ตะวันออกกลาง และแอฟริกา (EMEA) ในช่วงเวลาเดียวกัน ทั้งนี้ จากข้อมูลอัตราการเติบโตเฉลี่ยย้อนหลัง 5 ปี คาดการณ์ว่าภูมิภาค APAC จะเติบโตจากกำลังการให้บริการรวมที่ 11.1 กิกะวัตต์ (GW) ในปี 2023 เป็น 26.7 กิกะวัตต์ภายในปี 2028.* คำบรรยายภาพ 1: ประธานเจ้าหน้าที่บริหารของ Bridge Data Centres นาย Wu Hua Peng เข้าพบผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดชลบุรี นายธวัชชัย ศรีทอง เพื่อหารือเกี่ยวกับการลงทุนมูลค่า 1.2 พันล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐ ในการพัฒนาโครงสร้างพื้นฐานดิจิทัล คำบรรยายภาพ : หน่วยงานท้องถิ่นจังหวัดชลบุรีแสดงความสนับสนุนต่อ Bridge Data Centres และมุ่งมั่นที่จะสานต่อความร่วมมือในระยะยาว

Singapore – Bridge Data Centres (“BDC”), a Bain Capital-backed hyperscale data center platform, has secured US$2.8 billion in senior secured bank financing to fuel its data centre expansion, marking one of the largest-ever bank facilities for pan-Asian data centre operators. The financing, underwritten by a consortium of international and cross-regional banks, signals unwavering institutional confidence in BDC’s expansion strategy to meet soaring demand for generative Artificial Intelligence and cloud infrastructure across the region.    Following a year of unprecedented growth at Bridge Data Centre, the company will leverage the funds to accelerate development of hyperscale campuses in high-growth markets, including Malaysia, Thailand and beyond.    “This financing milestone underscores strong market confidence in Bridge Data Centre’s leadership, underpinned by record contracted capacity growth,” said Eric Fan, President of Bridge Data Centres. “More than 11 lead banks have committed to the largest ever bank facility, reinforcing BDC’s strong backing from diverse financial institutions.”  BDC’s expansion is further bolstered by Bain Capital’s cross-regional data center platforms in the U.S., Europe, and China, ensuring seamless support for global hyperscalers. Bridge Data Centres has consistently demonstrated its ability to execute on its ambitious growth strategy, delivering world-class data centre solutions that meet the rapidly evolving needs of hyperscalers driven by generative AI,” said Drew Chen, Partner at Bain Capital. “This landmark financing facility is a testament to the strength of BDC’s business growth trajectory. Bain Capital is proud to support BDC as it continues to expand its footprint and consolidate its position as a leader in APAC’s digital infrastructure landscape.” For any enquiries, please contact: media@bdc.minethink.com

For Bridge Data Centres (BDC), the construction and operation of a data centre have now become an art. BDC is an APAC focused data centre colocation provider building next generation hyperscale data centres. BDC is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed Chindata Group. Headquartered in Singapore and with data centres in India, Malaysia, and Thailand, BDC delivers high-quality and scalable data centre infrastructures across industry sectors ranging from financial services to cloud platforms with clientele from traditional enterprises to technology companies. As part of BDC’s expansion plan in Asia, MY06, in Johor, Malaysia was conceptualised (and executed) with a completely new approach for data centres. To kick off the project, industry stalwarts Li Mingjiang, VP of Operation and Maintenance, Chindata Group was tasked to lead the China team in the supply chain, service coordination, quality control and operation readiness management. Along with him, Tho Lye Yit, VP of Design and Constructions, BDC spearheaded the design and construction of MY06, in Sedanak, Johor, Malaysia. Lye Yit leads the MY06 onsite project management and design coordination which also includes design to local codes compliance, permitting, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, physical security, active fire protection, and power utility services. While these may sound run-of-the-mill, having the right people to execute as planned is crucial in light of the competition these days. First, let us look at the business case. Given the sheer volume of internet traffic exchanged within Indochina, the whole northern border hub (Johor Bahru and Singapore) will be developed as a strategic area to become the new commercial hub as well as a data centre hub. With the Malaysian government’s aspiration to attract multi-national cloud and data centre operators into the country, the MY06 project received tremendous support and approval from various levels of government agencies and ministries…

Singapore-based Bridge Data Centres, has announced that it will build a data center offering 16MW of IT power in Malaysia. This will be the third data center in the country. MY03 is located at Bukit Jalil region of Kuala Lumpur and is scheduled for launch in Q2 2022. No further details were available, but it is understood that the greenfield facility is being built within an existing compound with existing buildings making way. The artist’s impression of MY03 shows at least six levels to MY03, excluding the roof level. Bridge has offices in Singapore, Mumbai, and Kuala Lumpur, and its two other data centers in Malaysia are located at Cyberjaya. With a total IT capacity of 20MW, both were acquired from Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), a Malaysian Government Pension Fund in 2018 and renamed MY01 and MY02. “We are delighted to have embarked on this expansion journey in Malaysia, which is witnessing an accelerated demand for quality and scalable data center providers due to digital transformation and cloud adoption across the country. The new data center will combine with the two existing nearby facilities and form a hyperscale data center cluster, to provide our clients with a highly scalable and reliable solution in a cost-effective manner,” said President of Bridge. “We are extremely proud of Bridge Data Centres’ commitment and their continuous support in Malaysia as it will help propel Malaysia’s progression to becoming a regional data center hub and reinforcing the nation’s position as the Heart of Digital ASEAN,” said developmental agency Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) CEO Surina Shukri. “While more businesses in Malaysia have started to understand the value of data and the benefits it brings to the local economy, especially in terms of job creations and upskilling of the local workforces, MDEC will continue to inspire…