Apple in talks with suppliers to make MacBooks in Thailand: Report

The US tech giant Apple is negotiating with suppliers about the production of MacBooks in Thailand as part of the company’s efforts to increase its production capacity outside of China. The Nikkei first reported the news on Thursday.

Apple has tried to diversify its supply chain and reduce dependence on China. The company has already transferred part of the production to other countries, including Vietnam and India.

If negotiations with suppliers are successful, it would be a significant move for Apple into the Southeast Asian manufacturing market. The company has reportedly held discussions with several potential suppliers, although no official announcements have been made.

The move would likely benefit both Apple and Thailand, as the tech giant would be able to reduce its dependence on China. And Thailand would get more investment and job opportunities in its manufacturing sector.

In related news, Apple recently doubled its financial commitment to a fund it set up two years ago to invest in projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere.

The iPhone maker said it will invest up to $200 million more in its Restore Fund, which was established in 2021 and has an initial commitment of $200 million.

The additional investment is expected to help the fund launch new projects and continue its previously set goal of removing about one million tons of carbon dioxide per year, the company said.

Apple aims to be carbon neutral throughout its entire supply chain and the life cycle of each product by 2030.

The fund, launched with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and nonprofit Conservation International, has invested in forest properties in Brazil and Paraguay over the past two years.

The expanded fund is managed by Climate Asset Management, a joint venture between HSBC Asset Management and Pollination, Apple said in a statement.

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