The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly amplified the demand for data centers globally, including in Southeast Asia. As AI technology integrates into various industries, the need for robust data processing and storage has surged. AI applications require immense computational power and vast amounts of data, driving the expansion of data centers. This surge has spurred innovations in data center design, energy efficiency, and scalability to meet AI-driven demands.

 

Key data center hubs in Southeast Asia include:

 

1. Singapore: A long-established central hub with over 70 data centers. However, due to land and energy constraints, hyperscalers are now migrating to Malaysia.

2. Malaysia: With supportive government policies and growing cloud adoption, Malaysia has attracted over US$30 billion in data center investments in recent years. However, as of late 2024, the country has started curbing data center growth to protect its water and power resources.

3. Vietnam: Emerging as an important regional hub with strong governmental support and the availability of land, power, and customers.

 

Saigon Asset Management (SAM) is at the forefront of data center investment, compliance, and development in Vietnam. We offer a one-stop-shop solution to hyperscalers and data center providers to co-invest in Tier IV data centers in Vietnam. Our facilities include redundant power supplies, cooling systems, network connections, and security measures to ensure continuous uptime with no single point of failure.

Our areas of expertise include:

 

Strategic Partnerships with Vietnam's Top Telcos:

• SAM collaborates with leading telcos and data center operators in Vietnam, including Viettel, VNPT, FPT, and CMC.

• These local telcos service international clients through various arrangements, such as racks and floor leasing, licensing, connectivity, built-to-suit projects, joint ventures, and Business Collaboration Contracts (BCC).

 

Data Center Campus Development:

• SAM is developing multiple comprehensive data center parks within an hour's drive from Ho Chi Minh City's central business district.

• These parks will provide end-to-end services for incoming hyperscalers, covering everything from fault-tolerant infrastructure to operational support.

• Acting as the local partner and co-investor, SAM adds value by securing suitable land zoned for data centers, obtaining necessary licenses, addressing energy requirements (both conventional and renewable), and ensuring efficient cooling systems, water supply, and carrier neutrality.

 

Domestic Customer Acquisition Support:

• SAM assists incoming hyperscalers in acquiring domestic enterprise customers in key industries, including financial services, retail, real estate, healthcare, education, and airlines.

• As a long-term equity investor in Vietnam, SAM has access to C-level executives in these industries through our extensive track record of investments over the past 15 years.

 

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Tracy Tang, Investor Relations, at ceoadmin@saigonam.com