Singapore aims to boost data center capacity 35%

SINGAPORE -- Singapore is planning to expand its data center capacity by more than one-third, with the city-state exploring greener facilities to achieve sustainable growth for the energy-intensive industry, according to a state minister in charge of a new roadmap.

Singapore hosts over 70 data centers, serving as one of the biggest hubs in the world. Until recently, the city-state restricted construction of new centers due to environmental concerns involving heavy energy and water use, pushing some operators to build in neighboring countries like Malaysia and Indonesia.