ElectronicsMurata plans $2bn 'strategic investments' to tackle 5G rivals
iPhone supplier plans new Thai factory to diversify production away from China
Murata Manufacturing, the world's largest supplier of capacitors, is planning to make strategic investments of up to $2 billion over the next three years. (Photo by Atsuhi Ooka)
MITSURU OBE, Nikkei Asia chief business news correspondent
November 15, 2021 20:35 JST
TOKYO -- Japan's Murata Manufacturing, a key iPhone parts maker, said on Monday that it will make "strategic investments" worth 230 billion yen ($2.02 billion) over the next three years as part of efforts to climb the value chain in the smartphone and internet-of-things markets.