S1E229: Data centres aren’t sexy but essential and increasingly lucrative

Are data centres worth investing in? They seem such a large concept but are, apparently, quite a steady return on investment! And the APAC market is blowing up. Howie Lim finds out from the experts where the opportunities are.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

01:01 How retail investors can participate

04:59 The risks and rewards

08:36 The hidden risks and rewards

09:54 Criteria for successful operators

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Daphne Tan, head of business development, CMC Markets and Shun Endo, head of data centre, capital markets, Asia Pacific, CBRE

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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