Microsoft is ramping up its cloud and AI infrastructure investments across Asia to meet the growing regional demand for digital transformation. In 2025, the company inaugurated new Azure datacenter regions in Malaysia and Indonesia, with plans to open additional regions in India and Taiwan by 2026. This expansion includes the Hyderabad-based India South Central region, part of a USD3 billion investment aimed at strengthening cloud and AI capabilities.
In Malaysia, Microsoft will develop a second datacenter region — Southeast Asia 3 — in Johor Bahru, complementing the existing Malaysia West region, which serves clients such as PETRONAS, TNG Digital, SIRIM Berhad, and Veeam. Similarly, the newly launched Indonesia Central region features hyperscale AI-ready infrastructure and three availability zones, with users including GoTo Group, Binus University, and Pertamina.
The company’s global network now spans over 70 datacenter regions across 33 countries, offering enterprises low-latency connectivity, compliance, and scalability. In East Asia, Microsoft has rolled out Azure Availability Zones in Japan West and plans to make Microsoft 365 services available in Taiwan North by 2026. These efforts aim to enhance business resilience, unlock data-driven innovation, and accelerate digital adoption across industries in Asia.