Japan Nikkei Index Starts Up 0.88%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 2nd, the Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan opened at 27,523.33, up 0.88% (239.74 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index started the session at 1,918.06, rising 0.89% (16.98 points).