Nikkei Index Closes Up 0.18%

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] On the 23rd, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 23,516.59, up 0.18% (42.32 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,625.32, rising 0.34% (5.53 points).