Tim Cook (left) with musicians My Linh and My Anh in Hanoi
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in Hanoi, Vietnam for a two-day trip in which he is due to meet suppliers, app developers and students.
According to local publication VNExpress, Cook arrived in Hanoi on Monday, April 15, 2024, for a two-day trip. Cook told local media that he was excited to meet customers, students, and app developers in the country.
Apple reportedly also unveiled plans to strengthen its commitments to Vietnam. Few details have been released yet, but it will involve Apple increasing spending on suppliers, and also funding a clean water initiative for schools.
While Apple has been successfully expanding manufacturing in Vietnam, with suppliers building new facilities there, it has not been without problems. In June 2023, local authorities asked Apple suppliers including Foxconn to reduce their electricity use as power cuts loomed.
