Taipei, Mar. 14, (dpa/GNA) – Asustek Computer Inc, one of Taiwan’s leading PC brands, announced on Monday an effective halt of shipments to the Russian market, days after Ukraine urged it to stop doing business there.
“ASUS routinely abides by all international regulations, and this situation – combined with complex challenges across the supply chain, logistics and banking, plus other factors – has created an effective standstill of shipments to the Russian market,” Asus said in a statement.
On Thursday, Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on Twitter urged Asus Chairman Jonney Shih to stop doing business with Russia until “the Russian aggression in Ukraine is fully stopped and fair order is restored.”
Fedorov also called on Asus to not only stop supplying Russia-based clients with hardware and electronics but also provide technical support.
ASUS was silent on the request for days, sparking criticism.
ASUS also said on Monday that, to contribute to relief efforts, it will donate 30 million Taiwan dollars (1.05 million US dollars) to go toward humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
“ASUS is deeply concerned about the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. We have been providing the best possible support to all our affected team members and their impacted families, and we will be paying close attention to each new development,” the company’s statement said.
GNA