AI boom fuels US$11.6b data centre investment in Asia-Pacific as Hong Kong eyes niche role

Asia-Pacific data centres received a record US$11.6 billion in investment in 2025, driven by the AI boom. Hong Kong is positioning itself as a niche player in the data centre market, supported by demand from hyperscale cloud service providers, mainland Chinese technology companies, and financial institutions, though technical limitations may restrict AI-specific applications.