According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) has informed several of its contract manufacturers that it wants to boost manufacturing outside of China. Apple has short-listed India and Vietnam as options, according to the report. Last month, Apple predicted worsening supply issues as China’s COVID-19 lockdowns delayed manufacturing and demand. According to the article, Apple’s decision is based on China’s tough anti-Covid regulation, among other factors. Apple Inc. foresees further problems once China’s COVID-related regulations take effect. Production and demand are stifled by 19 lockdowns, the crisis in Ukraine dampens sales, and service development, which the iPhone maker...