Tokyo: Japanese stock indices surged at the beginning of the trading week, driven by sharp gains in technology shares and renewed optimism following further global economic stability.

According to Oman News Agency, the Nikkei 225 Index ended today's session up 2.15%, or 897.69 points, closing at 42,718.17 points. The broader TOPIX Index rose 1.39%, or 42.16 points, to close at 3,066.37 points, both marking their highest levels ever.

SoftBank shares jumped 6.92%, or ¥960, to reach ¥14,825. Semiconductor giants Advantest and Lasertec also posted strong gains, with their shares rising 6.34% and 7.13%, respectively.