Apple tests AirPods production in Vietnam as it cuts China reliance

Tech giant asks suppliers to support factory trials for wireless earphone

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Apple supplier Goertek will start trial production of AirPod wireless earphones in Vietnam. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI, Nikkei staff writers

TAIPEI -- Apple is about to start trial production of its popular AirPods wireless earphones in Vietnam as the company accelerates plans to diversify manufacturing of its consumer electronics lineup beyond China, Nikkei Asian Review has learned.

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