( August 28, 2026, 07:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Singapore on Thursday launched SS 726:2026, which it said is the world’s first national standard for liquid cooling in tropical data centers, as AI workloads drive higher power densities and cooling demands. Developed by the Infocomm Media Development Authority and Enterprise Singapore through the Singapore Standards Council, the standard provides guidance on safely deploying and integrating liquid cooling in hot, humid environments. It addresses reliability, corrosion and water efficiency, and builds on international standards. Singapore said liquid cooling can reduce data center energy consumption by more than 30 percent, supporting the country’s sustainable AI ambitions.Statement follows....
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