Overview

• Tim Cook meets with Indonesian President Joko Widodo to discuss potential manufacturing investments in Indonesia.
• Apple aims to reduce dependency on Chinese manufacturing amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain diversification.
• The tech giant considers Indonesia's robust tech sector and large nickel reserves for future production facilities.
• Apple's exploration of new manufacturing hubs includes recent commitments to increase investments in Vietnam.
• No immediate plans confirmed, but Cook's visit underscores a significant interest in Southeast Asia as a strategic region.