Japan Nikkei Index Starts Up 0.48%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 29th, the Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan opened trading at 27,712.81, up 0.48% (131.15 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index started the session at 1,928.22, rising 0.45% (8.57 points).