Apple reportedly in talks to produce watches, MacBooks in Vietnam
Shahid Jamil


Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly in talks to produce its watches and MacBooks in Vietnam for the first time, Nikkei Asia
reports.
With the aim of producing the devices outside of China for the very first time, Apple suppliers Luxshare Precision Industry and Foxconn have begun test production of the Apple Watch in northern Vietnam, according to people familiar with the matter.

The U.S. firm is also in discussions with suppliers to establish test production lines for its HomePod smart speakers in the country.
Vietnam already serves as a key production hub for the tech giant outside of China, manufacturing a wide range of flagship products for the company, including iPad tablets and AirPods earphones. Apple (AAPL) has also continued to shift iPad production to the Southeast Asian country amid massive supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-related lockdowns in Shanghai.
Neither Apple nor Foxconn and Luxshare responded to Nikkei Asia's request for comment.
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