TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in New York, supported by the stable dollar-yen rate and news that the UK and European Union agreed on a Brexit deal.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 1.11% or 234.57 points to 21,359.66 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.97% or 15.29 points at 1,596.73. — Bernama