The Philippines was a front-runner, just a few years ago, among emerging Asian nations for the development of its Data Centre (DC) infrastructure, and by extension its digital economy.  It has since let others surpass it.  Two key ingredients are missing for the archipelago to deliver on its vast digital potential. Data localization/residency policies Data ...

Internet operator Hurricane Electric has deployed a new Point of Presence (PoP) ePLDT VITRO Makati 1 in Manila, Philippines. The PoP is located at RCBC Plaza Tower II, 34 Floor, Manila (Makati) 1200, Philippines. With 580 square meters of data centre space and 202-rack capacity, the facility is part of PLDT’s 9,000-rack capacity across its 10 data centre facilities. ...

The Tech Capital is this December 7, 2023, hosting the Asia Finance Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, to explore not only Indonesia’s data centre industry but the wider region. More information can be found here. Singapore-based Princeton Digital Group has intentions to secure a whopping US$1 billion debt. This move comes as part of its strategy to fuel the gr...