Apple AAPL continues to diversify its production base for its devices to reduce dependence on China. Per the latest report from Nikkei Asia, the iPhone maker is set to produce part of its MacBooks in Vietnam beginning as early as May 2023. Apple has been suffering from supply-chain issues along with restrictions in China due to the country's zero-COVID policies that have disrupted production in Shanghai and Zhengzhou, Foxconn's largest iPhone production plant. In November, Apple warned of shipment delays of its premium iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max for the holiday season, citing pandemic-related labor shortages in Zhengzhou. Vietnam, along with India, has evolved as the preferred production base for Apple devices. Vietnam already produces AirPods, some iPads and Apple Watch. Apple partner Foxconn has started manufacturing iPhone 14 in the Sriperumbudur facility near Chennai.