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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
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
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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US-China trade war

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

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Donald Trump

Trump tariffs sink shares of Apple suppliers in China

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.

Apple shares have plummeted after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs. Photo: dpa
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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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.

At the China Development Forum and Boao Forum for Asia, a more international crowd was present than at recent high-profile events in China. Photo: Reuters
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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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.

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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Hyundai executive chairman Euisun Chung speaks as US President Donald Trump, Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry, far right, and US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, left, look on in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington on Monday. Photo: Reuters
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.

The DeepSeek app displayed on an iPhone on January 27. Apple CEO Tim Cook praised the Chinese start-up for its innovative AI models. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
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.

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.

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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President Xi Jinping paid a visit to Guizhou province, one of China’s poorest regions. Photo: Xinhua
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.

The iPhone 16e is Apple’s budget phone. It lacks a number of features found on the regular iPhone16 but costs at least US$200 less. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
Technology

All ears: 4 headphones to buy for the best sounds on the go

Smooth minimalist lines keep all these headphones looking no less than stylish, while Dr Dre’s most advanced model now comes in colours curated by Kim K.

Foxconn

Foxconn’s profits drop as iPhone sales falter, but AI boom offers hope

The Taiwanese company reported a 13 per cent fall in net income, worse than analysts’ estimates for a 2 per cent gain.

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Technology

Apple’s AirPods to get Star Trek-like upgrade with live translation

The capability will be offered as part of an AirPods software upgrade due later this year, sources say.

Apple is bringing a live translation feature to the AirPods later this year. Photo: Shutterstock
Huawei

Huawei platform HarmonyOS expands China adoption, tops Apple’s iOS in 2024

The domestic market share of HarmonyOS was ahead of Apple’s iOS for four consecutive quarters last year.

Indonesia

In Indonesia vs Apple, is victory a double-edged sword?

Indonesia’s stringent local content rules may deter other tech firms wary of navigating regulatory challenges, analysts warn.

iPhone

Apple prepares major interface revamp for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Loosely based on the Vision Pro headset’s software, the new design could help revive demand for Apple’s iPhones.

Apple is preparing a dramatic software overhaul for its smartphones, tablets and computers. Photo: dpa
Indonesia

Over 1 in 5 young Indonesians are out of work. Fixing that won’t be easy

Southeast Asia’s largest economy has the world’s fourth-largest workforce, but it’s outshone by its neighbours like Malaysia and Thailand.

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A student protester raises his fists as young Indonesians hold a rally in Jakarta last month against President Prabowo Subianto’s budget cuts. Photo: AP
TSMC

Chipmaker TSMC’s sales quicken in first 2 months of 2025 in upbeat note for AI

The world’s largest contract chip manufacturer reported combined revenue for the first two months of US$16.8 billion.

Artificial intelligence

Apple M4 MacBook Air, M4 Max and M3 Ultra Mac Studio roll out

New MacBook Air laptops have speedier processor and are US$100 cheaper than M3 versions, while Mac Studio gets its first update in two years.

Technology

Apple’s new iPad Air gets a speed boost with the M3 chip

The iPad Air update represents a faster turnaround than usual, coming only 10 months after the last version.

Apple has introduced a faster, more powerful iPad Air built for its on-device AI feature, Apple Intelligence. Photo: Handout
Smartphones

Chinese smartphone makers turn to Google AI to compete globally

Chinese handset brands are leveraging Google AI to compete with Apple and Samsung, but differentiation is a challenge.

Visitors attend MWC25 in Barcelona, Spain. Photo: EPA-EFE
Smartphones

Oppo bets on AI photography to stand out in smartphone race

The Chinese brand aims to enhance smartphone photography with AI features to compete in the global market, particularly Europe.

Honor

Honor’s new CEO unveils US$10 billion plan for AI transformation

The Huawei spin-off aims transform from a smartphone maker into an ecosystem company focused on AI devices, CEO James Li Jian says.

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