Digital Realty Trust announced on April 9, 2026 that it will invest nearly S$7 billion in its Singapore operations, positioning the city‑state as a key node for AI inference workloads across the Asia‑Pacific region.
The investment is split into more than S$4.3 billion earmarked for new data‑center development and a commitment to grow the local workforce to over 400 employees by 2030, with nearly 90 % of the team expected to be Singapore nationals.
Digital Realty is also launching a Digital Realty Innovation Lab (DRIL) at its Loyang facility, slated to open in the second half of 2026. The lab will provide a production‑grade environment for customers to test AI and hybrid‑cloud solutions, featuring high‑density power configurations up to 150 kW per cabinet and advanced liquid‑cooling systems to meet the demands of high‑performance AI workloads.
The move comes as Singapore lifts its data‑center moratorium and opens capacity to operators that meet green‑energy and economic‑benefit criteria. Digital Realty’s investment is designed to capture the growing demand for low‑latency, highly connected infrastructure that AI workloads require, while also positioning the company to benefit from the region’s expanding digital economy.
Digital Realty’s Q4 2025 earnings beat analyst expectations, with revenue of $1.63 billion and EPS of $1.86, reflecting strong demand in core segments and effective cost control. The company’s FY 2026 guidance of $7.90 to $8.00 per share for core FFO signals confidence in continued growth, supported by the new Singapore investment and the expanding PlatformDIGITAL® platform.
Serene Nah, Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific, said, 'Singapore is emerging as a critical hub for AI inference in Asia Pacific. As organizations deploy AI in real‑world environments, they need secure, highly connected infrastructure close to where data is created and consumed. This S$7 billion investment target demonstrates our confidence in Singapore's role as the region's AI infrastructure anchor. We're not just expanding capacity—we're building the operational capabilities, innovation facilities, and local talent base needed to support customers as AI enters production at scale.'
By combining significant capital expenditure, a focused talent strategy, and a dedicated innovation facility, Digital Realty aims to strengthen its competitive moat and capture a larger share of the rapidly expanding AI market, while reinforcing the global reach of its PlatformDIGITAL® platform.
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