NOVEMBERASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK8NEWSROOMOPENAI EXPANDS SORA AI VIDEO APP TO ASIA MARKETSOpenAI has expanded the reach of its Sora AI video app to Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan, marking a major step in the company's Asia rollout.Originally launched in the US and Canada in September 2025, Sora enables users to generate, remix, and share AI-powered videos with a customizable social feed experience.The Sora app is now free to download on iOS in Thailand and does not require an invite code initially, though OpenAI noted that invite restrictions may return within 24­48 hours if GPU demand surges. Users can create videos in local languages, including Thai, and leverage Cameos, a feature allowing verified users to insert their likeness into generated videos.Key Highlights· OpenAI launches Sora AI video app in Thailand, Vietnam & Taiwan· Free iOS access with AI video generation and Cameos feature· Includes safety tools like watermarks, teen limits & parental controlsFree users can generate up to 15-second videos, while Pro users accessing the web interface can create 25-second clips and use advanced storyboarding tools for creative control.To ensure responsible use, OpenAI has integrated visible and invisible watermarks, teen usage restrictions, and parental controls. The company is also monitoring usage limits to balance accessibility and performance as demand grows across Asia.The launch underscores OpenAI's strategy to expand AI creativity tools globally, empowering regional creators to explore short-form AI-generated storytelling in local contexts. SAMSUNG Q3 PROFIT SURGES ON RECORD MEMORY CHIP SALESSamsung Electronics posted Q3 2025 revenue of 86.1 trillion (US$60.52 billion) and an operating profit of 12.2 trillion (US$8.43 billion), marking a 15.4 percent quarter-on-quarter rise driven by booming AI and memory chip demand.The Device Solutions (DS) division led with 33.1 trillion in revenue and 7 trillion in profit, while the Display unit earned 8.1 trillion in revenue.The Mobile division, fueled by strong Galaxy Z Fold7 sales, posted 34.1 trillion in revenue and 3.6 trillion in profit. Samsung's Memory Business achieved record-high quarterly sales, driven by HBM3E and server SSDs. The company is advancing its Pyeongtaek Plant 5 (P5) construction, targeting HBM4 mass production by Q4 2025.Key Highlights· Samsung Q3 profit hits 12.2T, led by strong HBM3E and SSD demand· HBM4 mass production set for Q4 2025 at new Pyeongtaek Plant 5· AI-driven chip demand and Galaxy Z Fold7 sales boost performanceAdditionally, 1c DRAM (10nm-class) is an ongoing process at P4. Capacity is set to expand from 130K to 170K wafers per month by late 2025.These initiatives integrate EUV lithography, HKMG transistor technology, and TSV packaging, boosting efficiency and reducing leakage. The expansion also creates opportunities for construction, inspection, and tool suppliers as Samsung prioritizes yield improvements and thermal management for next-gen memory stacks. While HBM3E pricing stability remains uncertain, analysts expect AI infrastructure demand to sustain Samsung's growth momentum through 2026.
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