Apple allegedly deepening partnership with Foxconn
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Apple is turning to manufacturing partner Foxconn to facilitate efforts to expand both research centers and business further into Southeast Asia, and open up facilities in China and Indonesia, according to recent reports
Foxconn has been manufacturing for Apple for over a decade. While Apple’s Indonesian presence is somewhat limited at the moment, Foxconn has been in Indonesia for several years.
Not clear is what assistance Foxconn may specifically give Apple, beyond access to already-forged business arrangements with local suppliers and businesses.
In late November, Indonesian Communication and Information Minister H.E. Rudiantara said that the country’s Communication and Informatics Ministry was “finalizing the plan” for an Apple-led research center in Jakarta. Apple has reportedly already selected a few locations in the country for the center.
Earlier in the year, Chinese media reported that Apple is launching its first research and development center, located in technology incubation area Zhongguancun Science Park, Beijing. According to reports on the matter, the center has a budget of about $15 million, with a long-term expenditure goal of $45 million over the next few years. The center is allegedly seeking to hire around 500 workers, with no particular focus beyond Apple products and software.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary reason Apple is reportedly deepening its partnership with Foxconn?
What is the primary reason Apple is reportedly deepening its partnership with Foxconn?
Apple is allegedly using Foxconn to help expand its research centres and business further into Southeast Asia. This also includes establishing new facilities in China and Indonesia, according to recent reports.
Q.What is the reported budget for Apple's new research and development centre in Beijing?
What is the reported budget for Apple's new research and development centre in Beijing?
The initial budget for the Beijing research and development centre is reportedly around $15 million. It has a long-term expenditure goal of $45 million over the next few years.
Q.How many employees is Apple allegedly looking to hire for its Beijing research centre?
How many employees is Apple allegedly looking to hire for its Beijing research centre?
Apple is reportedly seeking to hire approximately 500 workers for its first research and development centre in Beijing. The centre will focus solely on Apple products and software.
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