Moving out is not straightforward even if it is necessary
In this final instalment of a six-part BT-Lianhe Zaobao series on China capital flows to Asean, we discuss the 'China + 1' supply chain strategy that is gaining popularity among multinational companies
Singapore
WHEN the latest Apple headphones are no longer marked "Assembled in China", and are instead "Assembled in Vietnam", is it a sign that the hub for global manufacturing has shifted from China to South-east Asia?
The effects of the China-US trade war and the Covid-19 pandemic have been profoundly felt by manufacturers globally, pushing businesses to roll out their "China + 1" strategy, which involves diversifying their supply chain or business operations beyond China to mitigate risks.
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