AirTrunk and PDG Accelerate Data Center Expansion Across Southeast Asia
May 4, 2026
AirTrunk and PDG Accelerate Data Center Expansion Across Southeast Asia
The race to build digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia is intensifying as two major data center operators, AirTrunk and Princeton Digital Group (PDG), push forward with ambitious expansion plans across the region. These moves underscore the growing demand for cloud and AI-ready capacity in a market that has become a focal point for global hyperscalers and enterprises alike.
AirTrunk, a hyperscale data center specialist backed by investment giant Macquarie, has been aggressively scaling its presence in markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The company is leveraging its proven ability to deliver large-scale, energy-efficient facilities to meet the surging requirements of cloud service providers and AI workloads. Meanwhile, PDG has been carving out a similar path, with projects spanning Singapore, Indonesia, India, and China, positioning itself as a pan-Asian platform for digital infrastructure.
Industry analysts note that Southeast Asia’s data center market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of over 12% through the end of the decade, driven by rapid digitalization, increasing internet penetration, and the expansion of hyperscale cloud regions. Both AirTrunk and PDG are capitalizing on this momentum, with multi-billion-dollar investments earmarked for new campuses and capacity expansions. Their developments often involve partnerships with local utilities and real estate firms to secure power and land—two critical constraints in the region.
The expansion also reflects a broader strategic shift: as land and energy become scarce in established hubs like Singapore, operators are looking to neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia for new growth corridors. These secondary markets offer more favorable conditions for large-scale builds, though they also require careful navigation of regulatory frameworks and infrastructure readiness.
Source: lightreading
