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  • Data Centers in Southeast Asia: Go green, or go home

    Data Centers in Southeast Asia: Go green, or go home

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    If data is the new oil, then data centers are the new oil rigs.  Driven by the AI boom, the demand for data centers has surged exponentially. The trend is set to be on a clear upward trajectory – an April 2025 McKinsey report stated that the data centers industry will require US$7 trillion of…

  • No Ass-Kissing, Please – US Tariffs in Asia

    No Ass-Kissing, Please – US Tariffs in Asia

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    Asian countries respond to US tariffs with pragmatism, but also resolve. As expected, Asia is bearing the brunt of the sweeping US reciprocal tariffs. The Asian markets experienced a substantial net outflow of foreign investments for three consecutive weeks, amounting to USD$3.84 billion for the week ended April 18, 2025. Unsurprisingly, some countries in the…