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Australia’s data centre market is anticipated to double in the next 5 years. With its stable economy, transparent regulatory framework and robust infrastructure, Australia is a relatively safe location for data centre investment from a legal and regulatory perspective.

06 November 2026

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Vietnam’s data centre market is expanding rapidly. There is strong government support for data centre investment. Recent legislative changes provide greater certainty around foreign ownership, PPAs and the regulatory status of data centres, while strategic incentives and benefits are available including at special high-tech parks.

06 November 2026

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Thailand’s data centre market has experienced remarkable growth, transforming the country into an increasingly attractive destination for digital infrastructure investment.

06 November 2026

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Taiwan’s position between Northeast and Southeast Asia makes it attractive for regional latency-sensitive demands

06 November 2026

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South Korea is a burgeoning hub for data centre investment. With its robust economy and reputation as a regional ‘safe haven’, it attracts strong interest from international investors, developers and operators.

06 November 2026

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Singapore is the leading data centre hub in Asia, a title it has held for some time. It offers a stable, well-regulated and highly connected environment with strong submarine cable infrastructure, 100% foreign ownership permitted and targeted tax incentives.

06 November 2026

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The Philippines is a dynamic and emerging data centre market, valued at US$633 million in 2024 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.89% to reach US$1.97 billion by 2030.

06 November 2026

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06 November 2026

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Malaysia is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic data centre markets in Southeast Asia.

06 November 2026

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Japan’s data centre market is among the world’s largest by revenue, and the second-largest in APAC after China.

06 November 2026

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Indonesia is one to watch in the APAC region for data centre growth. The draw of tax incentives and special economic zones, coupled with low barriers to foreign investment, has made it an attractive destination for investment from big global players.

06 November 2026

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India’s data centre industry is experiencing rapid growth. Live capacity is expected to reach 3GW+ by 2028, driven by digital transformation, favourable government policies and strong AI adoption.

06 November 2026

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As a key financial hub of Asia, Hong Kong is an important data centre market. With ‘open door’ investment and foreign exchange policies, it stands out as a dynamic centre for technological advancement and investment.

06 November 2026

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China remains a very significant but tightly regulated market. Strong domestic demand, driven by AI adoption, cloud growth and digital transformation, continues to support large-scale infrastructure investment.

06 November 2026

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In Australian Workers’ Union v Chevron Australia Pty Ltd [2026] FCA 1492 (AWU v Chevron), the Federal Court held that a deduction of a remote-site field loading allowance during protected industrial action was permitted, but deduction of a transport allowance was not.

05 November 2026

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Australia’s co-living sector is gaining momentum as housing demand, planning support and institutional investment converge.

04 November 2026

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Recent and proposed changes to Australia's capital gains tax (CGT) regime will materially affect the economics of real estate investment.

04 November 2026