Amazon Web Services (AWS) committed to invest more than $500 million in student cloud-computing and AI training. Students can receive up to $579 in resources, including credits, training and certification.

OPEC said on the 20th it expects global natural gas demand to exceed 91.0 mln barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2050, an increase of more than 19.0 mln boe/d versus 2025. Gas will further consolidate its share in the primary energy mix, largely substituting coal and supporting power generation alongside intermittent renewables; growth will be concentrated in non‑OECD markets driven by gas-fired power, expanded petrochemical feedstock use and higher residential consumption. OECD gas demand is projected to flatten and then edge down after 2040 due to efficiency improvements and tighter emissions policies.

JLL said in an Aug. 20 report Q2 2026 APAC commercial property investment reached US$45.5bn, up 38% YoY; 1H investment totaled US$92.5bn, up 35%, the strongest first-half transaction volume on record despite energy-driven inflation, currency volatility and supply-chain disruption. Mainland China Q2 commercial investment was US$4.8bn, down 6% YoY; 1H US$8.5bn, down 8%; office transactions were the most active sub-sector. Hong Kong investment rebounded sharply: Q2 US$3.1bn, up 129% YoY; 1H US$4.7bn, up 90%. Domestic investors continue to dominate and liquidity for prime assets in major Chinese cities is gradually improving.