Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., center, arrives at Apple Developer Academy at Binus University in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Apple's Tim Cook is in Singapore for the latest leg of his whirlwind tour around Southeast Asia as the CEO pivots toward the region for expansion and sales growth amid struggles in China.
Cook's arrival in the city follows Apple's announcement of plans to invest over $250 million into its operations in Singapore.
While the tech giant already employs 3,600 people in the country, Apple said the expansion will provide space for new roles, including in artificial intelligence.
Apple did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment about Cook's itinerary.
Persons:
Tim Cook, Apple's Tim Cook, Cook, Cook's, Lawrence Wong, Lee Hsien Loong, Lee, Wong, Apple, Joko Widodo
Organizations:
Apple Inc, Apple Developer Academy, Binus University, Bloomberg, Apple, CNBC
Locations:
Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, Singapore, Southeast Asia, China, state's, Cupertino , California, Vietnam