AsiaPhos Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with China Mobile International to explore opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) computing services and data centres across Southeast Asia. The collaboration, formalised through a Letter of Intent signed on 9 February 2026, seeks to leverage the strengths of both companies in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
The partnership is designed to identify synergies between AsiaPhos and China Mobile International, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, to create joint or allied efforts in the region. Under the agreement, China Mobile will introduce potential customers to AsiaPhos for projects related to data centres and AI computing services. In return, AsiaPhos will prioritise China Mobile for data centre fit-out works and related services if these introductions lead to new business.
AsiaPhos CEO Ong Eng Keong expressed optimism about the partnership, stating, “AsiaPhos is honoured to have the opportunity to work with China Mobile International to explore opportunities in the data centres and artificial intelligence computing services in Southeast Asia.” He noted the exponential growth in Artificial Intelligence Data Centres globally, citing a report by S&P Global that highlighted a record US$61b investment in data centres worldwide in 2025.
The partnership is not expected to affect AsiaPhos’s proposed acquisition of Exquisite Mode Sdn Bhd. However, shareholders and potential investors are advised to exercise caution, as the agreement is non-binding and can be terminated by either party. The collaboration marks a significant step for AsiaPhos as it continues to seek opportunities to enhance shareholder value.
