Apple in talks to manufacture MacBooks in Thailand - report
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In order to extend its manufacturing footprint beyond China, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is in talks with suppliers to make MacBooks in Thailand, Reuters reported Thursday.
The tech giant is already mass-producing its Apple Watch in Thailand for more than a year.
According to sources, suppliers involved in talks with Apple have existing manufacturing complexes in Thailand and are discussing possible assembly and production of components and modules for MacBooks.
Additionally, Bloomberg news reported on Thursday that Apple has tripled its production of iPhones in India, producing over $7B worth of smartphones in the last fiscal year.
The tech giant now manufactures almost 7% of its iPhones in India, up from 1% in 2021.
The company has not responded to a Reuters request for comment on India production and Thailand manufacturing of MacBooks.
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