Nikkei Index Closes Up 0.52%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 5th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 27,728.12, up 0.52% (144.04 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,928.98, rising 0.39% (7.55 points).