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The Apple CEO is anticipated to satisfy programmers, college students and content material creators in the course of the two-day go to.
Apple has introduced plans to extend spending in Vietnam, as CEO Tim Cook dinner arrives within the Southeast Asian nation for a two-day go to.
The California-based tech large stated in an announcement on Monday that it could enhance spending at suppliers within the nation, however didn’t say how a lot it could spend or the place the cash could be targeted.
The iPhone maker stated it has spent practically 400 trillion dong ($16bn) by provide chains in Vietnam since 2019 and that annual spending within the nation has greater than doubled throughout the identical interval.
“From collaborating with native suppliers, to supporting clear water tasks and academic alternatives, we’re dedicated to strengthening connections in Vietnam,” Cook dinner stated within the assertion.
Vietnam has emerged in recent times as Apple's most vital manufacturing hub exterior China, with suppliers resembling Luxshare, Foxconn, Compal and Goertec working factories that make use of greater than 150,000 Vietnamese.
Throughout his go to, Cook dinner is anticipated to satisfy programmers, college students and content material creators, in addition to customers of Apple merchandise.
Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi is as stunning as it’s iconic! It was wonderful to spend time with Duy and see his artistic course of utilizing Cinematic Mode on the iPhone 15 Professional. pic.twitter.com/5INkRcew1r
– Tim Cook dinner (@tim_cook) 15 April 2024
After arriving in Hanoi on Monday, Cook dinner posted pictures on X, exhibiting the tech govt having espresso with two native musicians and taking a selfie with a person at Hoan Kiem Lake within the capital.
Cook dinner's go to comes as US President Joe Biden's administration seeks to spice up Vietnam's place within the world expertise provide chain as a part of efforts to scale back US dependence on China.
In September, Biden introduced the upgrading of United States–Vietnam relations to a “complete strategic partnership” throughout a go to to the nation, aimed toward boosting commerce and cooperation in important industries resembling semiconductors.