Nikkei Index Starts Up 1.25%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 21st, the Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan opened at 27,731.14, up 1.25% (342.98 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index started the session at 1,912.51, rising 1.25% (23.62 points).