Tim Cook arrives in Vietnam
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Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Hanoi Monday morning for a two-day business trip to meet notable content creators and app developers on App Store.
Cook said upon arrival he was excited to meet with content creators, students and customers in Vietnam and learn about the way they use Apple’s products.
Apple has unveiled plans to strengthen its commitments to Vietnam during his visit, including increasing spending for suppliers and fund a clean water initiative at schools.
Since last year the company has been launching new major services in Vietnam.
It opened the Apple Store Online in May and launched payment service Apple Pay in August, is taking pictures of Vietnamese streets to develop its Apple Maps and expanding recruitment to hire engineers to develop its Siri voice assistant in Vietnamese.
Cook, 64, became CEO in 2011, and doubled the company’s revenues and profits by 2020. Under him, new products like Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro, a virtual reality headset, were developed.
In 2023 it became the first company in the world to achieve market cap of $3 trillion.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the main purpose of Tim Cook's visit to Vietnam?
What is the main purpose of Tim Cook's visit to Vietnam?
Tim Cook's visit to Vietnam is a two-day business trip where he plans to meet content creators, app developers, students, and customers. He also aims to learn about their usage of Apple products and strengthen Apple's commitments in the country.
Q.What specific commitments has Apple made to Vietnam during Cook's visit?
What specific commitments has Apple made to Vietnam during Cook's visit?
During his visit, Apple has unveiled plans to increase spending for suppliers in Vietnam. Also, the company intends to fund a clean water initiative at schools, demonstrating a commitment beyond business operations.
Q.Which new Apple services have been introduced in Vietnam recently?
Which new Apple services have been introduced in Vietnam recently?
Apple has launched several new major services in Vietnam since last year. These include opening the Apple Store Online in May and introducing the Apple Pay payment service in August, enhancing its local presence.
Q.How is Apple expanding its operations and development in Vietnam?
How is Apple expanding its operations and development in Vietnam?
Apple is actively expanding its operations by taking pictures of Vietnamese streets for Apple Maps development. The company is also recruiting engineers locally to develop its Siri voice assistant specifically in Vietnamese, indicating significant investment.
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