Equinix Invests $124 Million in Hong Kong Data Center

Equinix is investing $124 million in its sixth data center, HK6, in Hong Kong, aimed at enhancing connectivity within the Greater Bay Area. The new facility, located in Tsuen Wan, is set to open in Q1 2026 and will initially offer 1,000 cabinets, expanding to 3,550 cabinets upon completion. This investment marks Equinix's largest in Hong Kong in a decade and reflects the rising demand for digital infrastructure, particularly for AI applications. The HK6 center will utilize advanced liquid cooling technology to manage heat from high-performance computing, aligning with Equinix's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. The expansion comes as traffic through Equinix's internet exchange in Hong Kong has surged by 50% over the past year, particularly driven by network operators and financial services companies. Equinix's strategic positioning is expected to solidify Hong Kong's role as a critical data exchange hub between China and the global market.