Apple looks to boost production outside China- WSJ

(Reuters) – Apple Inc has informed a few of its contract producers that it desires to extend manufacturing exterior China, the Wall Avenue Journal reported, citing folks acquainted with the matter.

India and Vietnam, that are already websites of Apple manufacturing, are among the many nations short-listed by the corporate as options, the report added.

Apple final month forecast larger provide issues as COVID-19 lockdowns slowed manufacturing and demand in China.

The report mentioned that Apple is citing China’s strict anti-Covid coverage and different causes for its resolution.

Apple declined to remark to WSJ and could not be instantly reached by Reuters on Saturday.

(Reporting by Nishit Jogi in Bengaluru, Modifying by Franklin Paul)