Vietnam to make Apple Watch and MacBook for first time ever

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Producing the highly sophisticated Apple Watch would be a win for Vietnam as it attempts to further upgrade its tech manufacturing sector. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)

Apple is in talks to produce Apple Watch and MacBook laptops for the first time in Vietnam. Currently, Vietnam is Apple's most important manufacturing hub outside of China and produces a range of key products for the American company, including iPad tablets and AirPods headphones.

Nikkei Asia reported that Apple suppliers Luxshare Precision Industry and Foxconn have begun trial production of Apple Watch in the North of Vietnam. According to experts, the production of Apple Watch requires a higher level of sophistication. Producing this equipment will be a win for Vietnam as it strives to enhance its technological manufacturing sector.

BYD is the first Chinese company to support this shift. Sources familiar with the matter said that Foxconn helps produce more iPads and Apple is in talks with suppliers to test production for its HomePod smart speaker in Vietnam.

According to this source, Apple has asked suppliers to set up a trial MacBook production line in Vietnam. However, progress is slow, partly due to disruptions related to the Covid-19 pandemic and because laptop production involves a larger supply chain. According to Nikkei Asia analysis, the number of Apple suppliers with bases in Vietnam has increased from 14 companies to at least 22 companies.

 
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