Inside Asia’s Data Center Boom: Scale, Sustainability & Secondary Markets

In this episode, we sit down with Pritesh Swamy, Head of Data Center Research & Advisory, Asia Pacific at Cushman & Wakefield, to explore the forces reshaping Asia’s digital infrastructure—from hyperscale growth and sustainable design to AI workloads and capital investment strategies.

With over two decades of research expertise, Pritesh offers a comprehensive view into how the region is evolving—from Singapore and Tokyo to emerging hubs like Johor, Chennai, and Manila. We also dive into the role of ESG in financing, the rise of AI-native data centers, and the regional shifts shaping APAC’s next chapter in cloud, connectivity, and compute.

🎧 What you'll learn in this episode:

• The transition from 10 MW to 300+ MW campuses in APAC
• How AI and cloud demands are influencing location and design
• Why ESG standards and green finance are driving investor behavior
• The rise of secondary markets across Southeast and South Asia
• The need for proactive policy and regional collaboration

Whether you're an operator, investor, policymaker, or simply curious about the infrastructure powering the digital economy—this episode offers critical insights into Asia’s data-driven future.