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Apple designs and sells consumer electronics and personal computers, and also operates retail stores and streaming service Apple TV+. It is one of the world’s biggest companies and the second-largest mobile phone-maker after Samsung.
Chairman / President
Arthur D. Levinson
CEO / Managing Director
Tim Cook
Tim Cook
CFO / Finance Director
Luca Maestri
Industry
Computer hardware. Computer software. Consumer electronics. Digital distribution
Website
apple.com
Headquarters address
Apple Campus, Cupertino, California, U.S.
Stock Code
NASDAQ: AAPL
Year founded
1976
China’s semiconductor industry faces headwinds from an escalating tariff war. Photo: Xinhua
Semiconductors

China’s chip trade faces uncertainty after growing in first quarter

As the trade war escalates, Chinese chip merchants have reportedly stopped providing price quotes.

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Indonesia

How far should Indonesia go to appease Trump on tariffs?

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US-China trade war

‘It’s so arbitrary’: China’s tech firms bewildered by US tariff flip-flops

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US-China relations

Trump’s tariff carve-outs for tech are ‘small step’ towards rectification: China

Washington must make ‘significant’ moves and return to the ‘right path’.

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A woman poses with her smartphone displaying the @realdonaldtrump TikTok page, in Washington, US, on January 19. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Opinion | Chinese brands are impressing the world – but can they inspire it?

While Chinese companies excel in quality, pricing and design, some have yet to embed themselves in the emotional lives of global consumers.

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Donald Trump

Why Trump’s vision of US-made iPhones is likely to remain a dream

America lacks skilled workforce, established supply chains and engineering know-how that – for now – can only be found in Asia.

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Donald Trump

Apple’s supply chain under pressure from tariffs amid price hike speculation

The new tariffs will not hit iPhones assembled in China, but price hikes are expected with the iPhone 17 series this year.

The iPhone 16 displayed at an Apple Store in Shanghai on April 10. Photo: AFP
iPhone

Apple’s iPhone cost could rise 90% if it is made in US, BofA says

While Apple can find domestic labour for assembly, a ‘significant portion’ of parts used in manufacturing would still be assembled in China.

US-China trade war

Opinion | Why China can and should go all out against Trump in his trade war

China has all the cards and the confidence; but for the US, the likely outcome is the bursting of the US financial bubble and the dollar’s demise.

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US-China trade war

As tariff wave looms, is China still the world’s indispensable manufacturer?

Despite recent supply chain shifts, US consumers will have a hard time finding replacements for many staple goods still produced in China.

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US consumers are shopping for iPhones and other electronics en masse in anticipation of price increases from US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. Photo: AFP
Trade

Apple stores see rush of iPhone shoppers ahead of US tariffs

The atmosphere feels like the busy holiday season, store employees say, as panicked customers splurge on Apple products.

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The Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York. Photo: EPA-EFE
TikTok ban

Senator Mark Warner says new Trump TikTok extension may violate law

Trump on Friday said he extended by 75 days a deadline for ByteDance to sell US assets of TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer, or face a ban.

China tariffs

Apple supplier Luxshare downplays impact of Trump tariffs

A total of 157 contractors in mainland China provide Apple with parts or manufacturing, according to the company’s latest supplier list.

United States

US market extends drop as strong jobs report fails to soothe tariff fears

The S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq 100 Index futures sank as China imposed a 34 per cent tariff on all American imports.

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A screen shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Friday’s losses follow a massive wipe out by US stocks on Thursday that erased US$2.5 trillion in value in the wake of Trump’s drastic new trade tariffs which ignited widespread recession fears. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war

Apple, Tesla, Walmart among US firms seen hit by Trump’s tariffs on China

For perspective, the tariffs could wipe out 9 per cent of Apple’s gross margin – unless the added costs are passed through or an exemption is granted, analysts found.

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With about 90 per cent of its manufacturing done in China, Apple is at risk of being negatively affected by US President Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump tariffs sink shares of Apple suppliers in China

China plays a crucial role in Apple’s global supply chain, with most iPhones being assembled there.

Donald Trump

Apple shares tumble as Trump imposes tariffs on production hubs

The new levies are likely to squeeze Apple’s margins, given that it is unlikely to hike prices to offset the effects, analysts say.

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TV shows and streaming video

Apple TV+ hoping Severance keeps viewers hooked on its platform

Severance has helped Apple TV+ add subscribers, but can it keep them? Why the thriller’s success could be pivotal for the platform.

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Adam Scott and Britt Lower in a still from Severance. Photo: TNS
Semiconductors

Another Apple chip engineer returns to China to nurture next-generation talent

Kong Long left Apple after seven years, following the recent return of M4 CPU engineer Wang Huanyu to China.

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Boao Forum for Asia

China’s back-to-back forums a reminder of how quickly things can change

At high-profile gatherings this week, notions of China’s rise and the West’s decline were in vogue – but in today’s world, attitudes change fast.

China's economic recovery

Xi urges foreign firms to resist ‘acts that turn back the wheel of history’

Xi meets with business reps as China takes aim at unilateralism and protectionism while ramping up a charm offensive for foreign investors against the backdrop of two global conferences.

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President Xi Jinping spoke with foreign business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

Apple CEO meets top Chinese officials in charm offensive but offers no AI update

Cook was among 80 company executives who attended the China Development Forum, an annual event to facilitate dialogue with global investors.

Apple CEO Tim Cook at the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum in Beijing on March 23, 2025. Photo: Pool via AP
Hyundai

Hyundai announces new US$21 billion investment in US manufacturing

Plan includes US$5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana which will create 1,300 jobs, said Hyundai executive chairman Euisun Chung on Monday.

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DeepSeek

Apple’s Cook praises DeepSeek ahead of Shanghai developer conference

At the China Development Forum in Beijing, Cook called DeepSeek’s models ‘excellent’, as consumers await the launch of Apple Intelligence.

Artificial intelligence

Apple shuffles AI executive ranks in bid to turn around Siri

The Apple Intelligence platform was late to arrive and largely a flop, despite being the main selling point for the iPhone 16.

A view of the Apple Store and company logo on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Photo: AFP
Mergers & Acquisitions

Wingtech sells 4.6 billion yuan assembly assets after losses from US sanctions

The company signed an agreement to sell stake in five subsidiaries to Luxshare Precision Industry, according to filing with Shanghai Stock Exchange.

An undated aerial photograph of Dongguan Luxshare Technology in Guangdong province. Photo: Handout
China's economic recovery

China’s Xi Jinping calls for economic transition on Guizhou visit

On his first inspection tour since the national legislative session, China’s president said the relatively underdeveloped province should build ties with other regions.

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Smartphones

Review | US$200 less than standard handset, what you lose buying iPhone 16e

A fast downloading smartphone with a long lasting battery and new modem, the economy Apple handset lacks a decent camera.

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