Nikkei Index Closes Up 0.73%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 29th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 27,782.42, up 0.73% (200.76 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,927.43, rising 0.41% (7.78 points).