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The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.41 percent or 92.76 points to 22,694.53 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.37 percent or 6.31 points at 1,715.51.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.41 percent or 92.76 points to 22,694.53 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.37 percent or 6.31 points at 1,715.51.