Tim Cook meets Prime Minister, visits school in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Apple CEO Tim Cook. During the CEO's visit, Apple announced a strengthened commitment to Vietnam. The company said it would increase spending on suppliers, along with new progress in its initiative to support clean water for local schools. Photo: Doan Bac

Apple CEO appeared at the Government Office on the morning of April 16. Photo: Doan Bac

Apple's leadership team set off for a meeting with the Prime Minister and representatives of ministries at 11am. Photo: Giang Huy

The Apple CEO's second working day in Vietnam started early. At 8:30 a.m., his motorcade took him to Hanoi Star Primary and Secondary School in Thanh Xuan District. Photo: Giang Huy

Tim Cook interacted with students and teachers right in the school yard, then went to the main building to attend a Science class, where students used 100% iPads. Photo: Tuan Hung

He is considered "sociable, friendly and smiling", making students and teachers excited. Photo: Tuan Hung

Tim Cook was born in 1960 and joined Apple in March 1998 as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations and later Executive Vice President. He was appointed CEO of Apple in August 2011. Under Tim Cook, Apple has launched completely new technology products such as the Apple Watch and Vision Pro virtual reality glasses.