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Italy hits Amazon, Apple with 200 mn euro antitrust fine

November 23, 2021 | 21:00

Italy's competition watchdog imposed fines totalling over 200 million euros ($225 million) on Amazon and Apple Tuesday in the latest action taken against US tech giants in Europe over their business practices.

What's the impact of the Apple app store court ruling?

September 11, 2021 | 11:15

Apple was forced to loosen the grip it holds on its App Store payment system, after US judge ruled Friday in a closely watched battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games.

Apple delays plans to diversify supply chain from China to Vietnam

August 19, 2021 | 08:52

Apple has put on hold its plans to relocate part of its production including iPad and MacBooks from China to Vietnam due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chinese smartphone brands accounts half of Vietnam market in Q2/2021

August 03, 2021 | 22:53

Vietnam’s smartphone shipments grew 11 per cent on-year in Q2, with Chinese OEMs capturing around half of the market, according to Counterpoint Research.

Tech giants praying to avoid financial hit

July 29, 2021 | 08:00

Vietnam’s electronics industry has been affected by the pandemic, a trend that could increase global chip shortages and lower electronics output.

Apple CEO Tim Cook: emerging markets including Vietnam posted double digit growth

July 28, 2021 | 16:21

Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared the brand's growth in emerging markets including Vietnam during the company's Q3 2021 earnings call.

Apple recruits plenty of vacancies in Vietnam

July 26, 2021 | 15:49

Apple targets developing the supply chain in Vietnam through a large demand for local personnel undertaking the related positions.

Apple shores up Vietnam supply chain

June 18, 2021 | 00:00

Apple suppliers in Vietnam, already on the increase since the US-China trade war kicked off, are continuing to bulk up operations here with added funding and heightened relocation efforts.

Apple increases number of suppliers in Vietnam

June 04, 2021 | 12:32

The number of Apple suppliers in Vietnam has increased significantly since 2018, strengthening the country's role in its global supply chain.

Apple announces $200 mn forestry fund to reduce carbon

April 16, 2021 | 10:30

Apple on Thursday announced a $200 million fund to invest in timber-producing commercial forestry projects, with the goal of removing carbon from the atmosphere while also generating profit.

Apple to pay $3.4-m over iPhone obsolescence in Chile

April 09, 2021 | 16:30

Apple has agreed to pay Chilean consumers $3.4 million in a lawsuit over programmed obsolescence of iPhones, their lawyer said Wednesday, the first such settlement in Latin America.

Electronics conglomerates hoping for further incentives

March 03, 2021 | 06:00

Vietnam’s attraction of overseas electronics and technology conglomerates cannot be overlooked. However, as the government is focusing on long-term acceleration of research and development and incentives for this sector, a shift from merely manufacturing to creating may soon take place among foreign-invested enterprises.