{"id":38501,"date":"2026-03-23T04:13:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T20:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=38501"},"modified":"2026-03-23T04:13:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T20:13:36","slug":"how-ecosystem-partnerships-are-shaping-asia-pacifics-ai-digital-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=38501","title":{"rendered":"How ecosystem partnerships are shaping Asia-Pacific\u2019s AI digital infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Bridge Data Centres plans to invest between $3 billion and $5 billion in Singapore and beyond to develop next-generation, AI-ready digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The Singapore-headquartered digital infrastructure platform, backed by Bain Capital, is positioning the investment to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence workloads and strengthen Singapore\u2019s role as a regional hub for cloud computing and digital connectivity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">By anchoring its global headquarters in Singapore, <a href=\"https:\/\/bridgedatacentres.com\/bridge-data-centres-plans-major-investment-with-global-partners-to-strengthen-singapores-position-as-asia-pacifics-leading-ai-hub\/?utm_source=partner&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=2026mar&amp;utm_term=straitstime&amp;utm_content=article&amp;utm_id=campaign4&amp;ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"font-body-baseline-regular inline\" data-testid=\"paragraph-test-id\">Bridge Data Centres<\/span><\/a> (BDC) is leveraging the country\u2019s robust regulatory environment, strong connectivity ecosystem and strategic location to support hyperscale customers across Asia-Pacific.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The company already ranks among Asia-Pacific\u2019s top hyperscale data centre developers, with campuses across Malaysia, Thailand and India, and is on track to expand its regional capacity to around 2 gigawatts (GW) by 2030.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">As demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates across the region, such investments are expected to play an increasingly important role in enabling large-scale computing, cloud platforms and digital services.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/04c0ee6c620a7a7282c4c041c82a5b3a31ef7141ce6bb0b53ee66eec96f83fe8?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/04c0ee6c620a7a7282c4c041c82a5b3a31ef7141ce6bb0b53ee66eec96f83fe8?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/04c0ee6c620a7a7282c4c041c82a5b3a31ef7141ce6bb0b53ee66eec96f83fe8?w=900\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/04c0ee6c620a7a7282c4c041c82a5b3a31ef7141ce6bb0b53ee66eec96f83fe8\" alt=\"drew-chen-bain-capital-investor-bridge-data-centres\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 flex flex-col gap-08 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Global partner at Bain Capital Drew Chen, speaking at Bridge Data Centres\u2019 new brand identity launch event during the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) 2026 conference in Honolulu, Hawaii.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\">PHOTO: BRIDGE DATA CENTRES<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">BDC is working with global technology partners, including Vertiv, Delta Electronics and Supermicro to develop advanced cooling and power systems designed to support high-density AI computing environments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">These collaborations focus on engineering advanced liquid cooling architectures, high-density GPU cooling systems and energy-optimised HVAC solutions, which are increasingly required to support AI-driven workloads.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/616977c78bda7508fa35c2bdcdc8ffc70c342da9b875427d3690883dc35bcb8e?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/616977c78bda7508fa35c2bdcdc8ffc70c342da9b875427d3690883dc35bcb8e?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/616977c78bda7508fa35c2bdcdc8ffc70c342da9b875427d3690883dc35bcb8e?w=900\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/616977c78bda7508fa35c2bdcdc8ffc70c342da9b875427d3690883dc35bcb8e\" alt=\"bridge-data-centres-vertiv-agreement\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 flex flex-col gap-08 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">BDC and Vertiv\u00a0signed an agreement to explore advanced liquid cooling and scalable power solutions for high-density AI workloads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\">PHOTO: BRIDGE DATA CENTRES<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The company is also working with Terahop and Teracule, subsidiaries of Zhongji Innolight, to explore integrated solutions combining high-performance optical connectivity with next-generation liquid cooling technologies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">BDC\u2019s sustainability initiatives have also been recognised internationally. Its MY06 hyperscale campus achieved Singapore\u2019s BCA Green Mark Platinum Award under the BCA-IMDA Green Mark International framework for data centres, making BDC the first operator to receive the certification for a facility located outside Singapore.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3ce2140b0198e645cf69bdaf9c0e541b725af496f1062c3e1399f95eba11a845?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3ce2140b0198e645cf69bdaf9c0e541b725af496f1062c3e1399f95eba11a845?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3ce2140b0198e645cf69bdaf9c0e541b725af496f1062c3e1399f95eba11a845?w=900\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3ce2140b0198e645cf69bdaf9c0e541b725af496f1062c3e1399f95eba11a845\" alt=\"bridge-data-centres-my06-hyperscale-data-campus-johor\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 flex flex-col gap-08 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Artist\u2019s impression of Bridge Data Centres\u2019 MY06 hyperscale campus in Johor, the state\u2019s first hyperscale data centre development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\">PHOTO: BRIDGE DATA CENTRES<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The company has also signed a memorandum of understanding with BCA International to promote the international adoption of Singapore\u2019s Green Mark standards in global data centre developments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">These initiatives align with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imda.gov.sg\/how-we-can-help\/green-dc-roadmap?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"font-body-baseline-regular inline\" data-testid=\"paragraph-test-id\">Singapore\u2019s Green Data Centre Roadmap<\/span><\/a>, which emphasises energy efficiency, sustainable resource use and the integration of green energy in digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/6c8acdc79e60d0b2c88911cccab5baa3b7fbd3cdf92b4ec3bcb72ff0e0f06551?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/6c8acdc79e60d0b2c88911cccab5baa3b7fbd3cdf92b4ec3bcb72ff0e0f06551?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/6c8acdc79e60d0b2c88911cccab5baa3b7fbd3cdf92b4ec3bcb72ff0e0f06551?w=900\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/6c8acdc79e60d0b2c88911cccab5baa3b7fbd3cdf92b4ec3bcb72ff0e0f06551\" alt=\"bridge-data-centres-and-bca-international-partnership\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 flex flex-col gap-08 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">BDC and BCA International have signed a partnership to promote green digital infrastructure globally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\">PHOTO: BRIDGE DATA CENTRES<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Beyond infrastructure development, BDC is also exploring new energy solutions to sustainably power the next generation of AI computing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">One of its key initiatives is a collaboration with Concord New Energy (CNE) to develop Singapore\u2019s first floating hydrogen power generation solution designed specifically for AI infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The project aims to explore alternative energy pathways for the data centre sector while supporting Singapore\u2019s long-term ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">BDC also signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ihpcsg\/?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"font-body-baseline-regular inline\" data-testid=\"paragraph-test-id\">A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/hy-commodore-beecon\/?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"font-body-baseline-regular inline\" data-testid=\"paragraph-test-id\">HY<\/span><\/a> to jointly assess the feasibility of nuclear power as an alternative clean energy source for next-generation AI-ready data centres.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">In addition, the company has established partnerships with energy and technology firms, including CATL, EcoCeres and SK Innovation to explore advanced energy storage technologies designed for tropical environments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">These initiatives aim to enhance thermal management, improve safety performance and increase the power density of energy storage systems used in high-performance data centre environments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Singapore\u2019s strong connectivity ecosystem is another factor supporting its role as a regional digital infrastructure hub.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">With extensive international network links and robust regulatory frameworks, the country supports latency-sensitive services such as edge computing deployments, international data traffic management and regional digital service platforms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">BDC collaborates with telecommunications providers and technology companies to expand connectivity networks across Asia-Pacific.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">One such partner is Zenlayer, a global edge cloud and connectivity provider with customers across Asia-Pacific, North America and Europe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Through this partnership, BDC aims to strengthen cross-border digital connectivity anchored in Singapore, enabling hyperscale customers to scale AI inference and large-scale data processing workloads efficiently across regional markets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">This interconnected model allows Singapore to remain a key gateway for digital services across the ASEAN digital economy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Apart from infrastructure and technology partnerships, BDC is also supporting the development of Singapore\u2019s digital infrastructure ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The company is working with universities and research institutions, including Nanyang Technological University, to support collaborative research initiatives and talent development programmes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Through internships, training programmes and joint research projects, these partnerships are expected to benefit around 3,000 students and professionals, helping to build specialised expertise in areas such as digital infrastructure engineering, advanced cooling technologies and energy systems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">By strengthening industry-academia collaboration, BDC aims to support the development of the specialised talent required to sustain Singapore\u2019s long-term ambitions in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridgedatacentres.com\/bridge-data-centres-plans-major-investment-with-global-partners-to-strengthen-singapores-position-as-asia-pacifics-leading-ai-hub\/?utm_source=partner&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=2026mar&amp;utm_term=straitstime&amp;utm_content=article&amp;utm_id=campaign4&amp;ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"font-body-baseline-regular inline\" data-testid=\"paragraph-test-id\">Read more about Bridge Data Centres\u2019 planned investment and global partnerships on its website.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"default inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/98c67452bc07e65578601a6bf0a8c7a340ae33d6de0d069a28ba7f9efbe66cdf?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/98c67452bc07e65578601a6bf0a8c7a340ae33d6de0d069a28ba7f9efbe66cdf?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/98c67452bc07e65578601a6bf0a8c7a340ae33d6de0d069a28ba7f9efbe66cdf?w=763\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/98c67452bc07e65578601a6bf0a8c7a340ae33d6de0d069a28ba7f9efbe66cdf\" alt=\"\" class=\"aspect-default flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover default article-default mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" 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