Tencent Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Tencent, is set to build its third data center in Indonesia this year. The company has committed an investment of approximately $500 million (IDR 8.11 trillion) to enhance cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and overall digital transformation in the country.

Jimmy Chen, Vice President of Tencent Cloud International and Managing Director of Southeast Asia, confirmed the plan during Tencent Cloud Day on February 17, 2025. "The third data center in Indonesia will be built this year," he stated.

While Tencent has not disclosed the exact location due to security and privacy concerns, the company assured that the facility would be established within Indonesia’s borders.

The investment aligns with Tencent’s broader strategy to strengthen Indonesia’s digital ecosystem. By 2030, the company aims to empower local businesses with cloud and AI solutions, driving digital economic growth and accelerating AI adoption across industries.

As part of this initiative, Tencent, GoTo, and Alibaba have signed an agreement to enhance Indonesia’s cloud infrastructure and develop digital talent. The collaboration was formalized at the Indonesia-China Business Forum, an event facilitated by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce’s China Committee (KIKT) and witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto in Beijing on November 10, 2024.

This strategic partnership between leading tech firms and the Indonesian government underscores a shared commitment to equipping the workforce with essential skills for the global digital economy.

SOURCE: BISNIS | PHOTO: TENCENT CLOUD

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