Tokyo: Japanese stocks closed higher today as the Nikkei 225 index climbed 1.4% to close at 67,743.85, trimming some gains after rising as much as 2.4% earlier, following three consecutive days of losses.
According to Oman News Agency, the broader Topix index also saw an increase, rising 0.4% to 4,020.37. Semiconductor-related shares played a significant role in driving the Nikkei's rise. Flash memory chipmaker Kioxia experienced a notable surge of 8.3%, while chip testing equipment maker Advantest jumped 5.9%. Additionally, chip equipment manufacturer Tokyo Electron advanced 5.5%, contributing to the overall positive performance of the stock market.