5G gives a lift to Japan's electronic parts orders

Demand rises for use in next-generation base stations and smartphones

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Employees work at a Murata Manufacturing plant in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. © Murata Manufacturing

SHUNTARO FUKUTOMI, Nikkei staff writer

OSAKA -- Orders at Japan's six major electronics component manufacturers grew for the first time in over a year thanks primarily to the rollout of 5G networks this year.

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