SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has recorded 24.4489 trillion won in revenues, 11.3834 trillion won in operating profit (with an operating margin of 47%), and 12.5975 trillion won in net profit (with a net margin of 52%) in the third quarter.Credit: DIGITIMESThe company achieved its highest-ever quarterly performance, driven by the full-scale rise in prices of DRAM and NAND, as well as the increasing shipments of high-performance products for AI servers. In particular, operating profit exceeded 10 trillion won for the first time in the company's history.As demand across the memory segment has soared due to customers' expanding investments in AI infrastructure, SK hynix once again surpassed the record-high performance of the previous quarter due to increased sales of high value-added products such as 12-high HBM3E and DDR5 for servers.Driven by surging demand for AI servers, shipments of high-capacity DDR5s of 128GB or more have more than doubled from the previous quarter. In NAND, the portion of AI server eSSD, which commands a price premium, expanded significantly as well.Building on this strong performance, the company's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter increased by 10.9 trillion won from the previous quarter, reaching 27.9 trillion won. Meanwhile, interest bearing debt stood at 24.1 trillion won, enabling the company to successfully transition to a net cash position of 3.8 trillion won.As the AI market rapidly shifts toward inference-driven workloads, there is growing interest in distributing computational loads of AI servers across broader infrastructures such as general servers. This trend is expected to further expand demand across the entire memory portfolio, including high-performance DDR5 and eSSD.In addition, the recent wave of strategic partnerships and AI data center expansion announcements by leading global AI players provides further momentum. This is expected to drive balanced demand growth not only for HBM, but also for various product lines including memory solutions for general servers.In response, SK hynix plans to accelerate the migration to its most advanced 1cnm process, or the sixth-generation of the 10-nanometer technology, which is already in stable mass production. This will enable the company to establish a full DRAM lineup across server, mobile, and graphics applications, and to flexibly respond to customer needs through expanded supply. In NAND, the company will also increase output of world's highest 321-layer TLC and QLC products to swiftly meet customer requirements.Meanwhile, the company has completed discussions with key customers regarding HBM supply for next year. HBM4, which completed development in September and entered mass production, fully meets customer performance requirements and supports industry-leading speeds. Shipments will begin in the fourth quarter this year, with full-scale sales expansion planned for next year.Furthermore, amid surging demand for AI memory, the company has already secured full customer demand for its entire DRAM and NAND production for next year.In order to address higher-than-expected customer demand, SK hynix plans to expand its production capacity through M15X, where equipment installation has recently begun after the early opening of a new cleanroom, and to accelerate the migration to advanced process technologies.As a result, investment for next year is expected to increase compared to this year, reflecting the company's continued commitment to a market-aligned investment strategy."With the innovation of AI technology, the memory market has shifted to a new paradigm and demand has begun to spread to all product areas," said Kim Woohyun, Chief Financial Officer. "We will continue to strengthen our AI memory leadership by responding to customer demand through market-leading products and differentiated technological capabilities."SK hynix 3Q25 Financial Results. SK hynix

Livestreaming has become a central part of Asia's digital life, spreading across shopping, gaming, entertainment, education, sports, and corporate sectors. Viewers can now watch everything from product launches to eSports tournaments in real time, often interacting directly with hosts or other audience members. Artificial intelligence is playing a big role in this growth.AI can provide real-time translations, auto-generated captions, and interactive overlays that make streams easier to follow. With faster internet and mobile technology, livestreams have become seamless experiences. Businesses, influencers, and content creators are using these tools to reach wider audiences, engage viewers, and create richer, more interactive broadcasts.Sports Streaming and In-Match FeaturesIn Asia, livestreaming is more than watching content. It is about interaction and immediacy. Platforms allow viewers to respond, ask questions, and even participate in polls or giveaways instantly. Sports fans in Asia can now watch matches live while accessing detailed analytics, player stats, and commentary simultaneously. AI-driven tools highlight scoring chances, track movements, and provide instant updates. For example, international betting sites, like non Gamstop sports betting platforms, integrate live betting, where viewers can adjust their wagers as events unfold, offering a highly interactive experience. Whether it is football, basketball, or martial arts competitions, live streams provide fans with insights that were once only available to professional analysts.This real-time access changes how audiences watch, follow, and participate in sporting events. Not only do these sites offer competitive odds and a variety of bet types, but users can often pay using crypto or e-wallets, adding flexibility. Watching a match this way is very different from traditional broadcasts, as every moment can affect decisions and strategies. This integration of live streams with betting creates a highly engaging experience that keeps audiences invested throughout an event.E-Commerce and Live ShoppingRetail has embraced livestreaming across Asia, turning product demonstrations into interactive shopping events. Platforms like Taobao Live, Douyin, Shopee, and Lazada allow influencers and brands to showcase products in real time. Viewers can ask questions about size, colour, or features while watching demonstrations.Many shopping events coincide with festivals or special promotions, driving huge sales. AI tools help highlight popular items, suggest similar products, and analyse viewer behaviour to make the experience more engaging. The combination of immediacy, interaction, and easy purchasing is transforming how people shop online, making livestreaming a vital sales channel.Gaming and eSports StreamingLivestreaming has reshaped the gaming scene in countries such as China, South Korea, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Players and fans watch tournaments, live matches, and speed runs on platforms like Douyin, Kick, and AfreecaTV. AI helps by automatically highlighting key moments, providing real-time stats, and moderating chat to keep interactions friendly.Viewers can now enjoy eSports with instant commentary and predictive analysis. Interactive features, such as live polls and fan competitions, create a sense of community while keeping the focus on the action. The combination of technology and interactivity makes gaming streams a leading form of entertainment across Asia.Media, Entertainment, and Live EventsLive performances, concerts, and cultural festivals are increasingly streamed to global audiences. Organisers use AI to improve camera angles, detect crowd reactions, and provide immersive experiences with AR and VR elements. Fans can watch in real time, comment, and share content on social media. Interactive features allow viewers to choose which performances or angles to follow.Streaming concerts or festivals offers a wider reach than traditional venues, bringing entertainment directly to people's devices. This accessibility is reshaping how audiences experience live shows while offering new opportunities for content creators and performers.Education and Corporate TrainingLivestreaming is also transforming education and business communications. Trainers can deliver live classes, workshops, or corporate presentations to students or employees across the region. AI assists by providing automated captions, translating lectures, and moderating questions in real time. Interactive quizzes and polls help maintain engagement, and analytics track participation and learning outcomes.For companies, live streams allow efficient communication, product demonstrations, or large-scale meetings without requiring physical presence. These tools are increasingly standard for schools, universities, and corporations looking to expand reach and efficiency.Technology Behind the StreamsThe growth of livestreaming relies on fast internet, widespread 5G coverage, and advanced mobile devices. AI enhances the viewing experience with features like automated highlights, translation, and smart camera control. Content creators can focus on producing engaging material while AI handles repetitive or technical tasks. This combination of human creativity and AI support ensures smooth, interactive broadcasts that attract and retain viewers. The rise of crypto payments, e-wallets, and flexible digital transactions also supports live commerce and live betting models.Livestreaming Across IndustriesFrom e-commerce and gaming to entertainment, education, sports, and corporate events, livestreaming is integrated into nearly every sector in Asia. 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SK hynix Inc. announced today that it presented its next-generation NAND storage product strategy at the '2025 OCP (Open Compute Project) Global Summit', held in San Jose, California, from October 13 to 16.SK hynix unveils AIN Family (P/B/D) and hosts HBF Night to expand the AIN B ecosystem. Credit: SK hynixSK hynix said that, with the rapid growth of the AI inference market, the demand for NAND storage products capable of process large volume data quickly and efficiently is increasing dramatically. The company will fulfill customer needs by establishing the 'AIN (AI-NAND) Family' lineup of solution products, optimized for the AI era.Chun Sung Kim, Head of eSSD Product Development at SK hynix, presented the AIN Family during the Executive Session on the second day of the event.The AIN Family consists of NAND solution products optimized for performance, bandwidth, and density respectively which is designed to enhanced data processing speed and storage capacity. AIN P (Performance) is a solution to efficiently process large volume data generated under large-scale AI inference workloads. The product significantly boosts processing speed and energy efficiency by minimizing the bottleneck between storage and AI operations. SK hynix is designing NAND and controllers with new structures and plans to release samples by the end of 2026.AIN D (Density) is a high density solution designed to store large amount of data with low power consumption and cost suitable for storing AI data. The company targets to increase density to petabyte (PB) level from terabyte (TB) of current QLC-based SSDs, and to aim for mid-end storage solution which implements both the speed of SSD and the cost efficiency of HDD.AIN B (Bandwidth) is SK hynix's solution leveraging HBF technology. This product expands bandwidth by vertically stacking multiple NANDs.With global top level HBM development and production capabilities, SK hynix has been conducting researches on AIN B from early stage to address the memory capacity gap driven by the expansion of AI inference and scaling up of LLMs. The key is to combine HBM's stacking structure with high density and cost efficient NAND flash. The company is taking various strategies for AIN B into consideration, such as placing together with HBM to enhance overall system capacity.SK hynix jointly hosted 'HBF Night' with Sandisk, after both parties entered an MOU for HBF standardization in August, to expand the technology ecosystem. The event was held at The Tech Interactive, near the OCP Global Summit venue, on the 14th.At the event, a panel discussion featuring Korean and foreign faculty members was held, with the participation of numerous industry architects and engineers participated. During the event, a collaborative effort across the industry was proposed to accelerate innovation in NAND storage products."Through OCP Global Summit and HBF Night, we were able to showcase SK hynix's present and future as a global AI memory solution provider, thriving in a rapidly evolving AI market," Ahn Hyun, President and Chief Development Officer said. "In the next generation NAND storage market, SK hynix will collaborate closely with customers and partners to become a key player."