2025 ranked among the hottest years on record, placing third overall since 1850 (and second in some datasets). Record heat persisted despite La Niña conditions, which typically cool the planet, highlighting the growing impact of accumulated greenhouse gases and the fueling of extreme weather.

The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, following the two hottest years, 2024 and 2023.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company just reported record quarterly results.

TSMC deatiled plans to accelerate the building of new plants in Taiwan and Arizona, U.S.A in a bullish outlook for 2026.

China has reported its trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion last year as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the United States under President Donald Trump

China recorded the world’s biggest ever trade surplus in 2025, capping off a year in which the world’s largest manufacturer defied US trade pressure by ramping up exports to other global markets.