Nikkei Index Closes Up 1.82%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 2nd, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan closed at 27,781.02, up 1.82% (497.43 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,940.05, rising 2.05% (38.97 points).