Extreme heat was the defining climate feature across much of Asia in 2025, with multiple countries experiencing their hottest summer on record, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a report on Wednesday.
According to the report, much of South Asia went through above-average precipitation in 2025, as exceptionally active monsoons and tropical cyclones triggered devastating floods in countries including Pakistan and Sri Lanka. By contrast, West and Central Asia were plagued by rain deficits and prolonged droughts.
The report said that ocean heat content in Asian waters had been on an upward trajectory since the 1990s, hitting an all-time high in 2025.
Much of Asia experiences unusually high temperatures in 2025: report
The three-day Qingdao Multinationals Summit concluded in Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province, on Wednesday, with 57 key projects signed during the event.
The summit, in its 7th edition this year, featured multiple activities focusing on future industries, opening-up of service sector, and international economic and trade cooperation. Among the 57 signed projects, there were 20 invested by foreign entities, nine in the field foreign trade, and 15 related to modern services.
Centered on the theme "Multinationals and China: Advancing with the 15th Five-Year Plan for Innovation and Future", the summit attracted 357 Fortune Global 500 companies and leading enterprises from 44 countries and regions.
Expanding the opening-up of the services sector dominated the discussion at this year's summit, with representatives from government, business sector, and academia engaging in in-depth exchanges on policy measures and pilot programs in this regard.
57 key projects signed at 7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit
