Nikkei Index Closes Up 0.65%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 19th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 29,215.52, up 0.65% (190.06 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 2,026.57, rising 0.36% (7.34 points).