Central News Agency (Taipei, June 30, CNA Foreign News) The Japanese stock market closed higher today, driven by gains in technology stocks such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The Nikkei benchmark index closed up 594.21 points, or 0.86%, at 70062.32. The TOPIX index closed up 12.76 points, or 0.32%, at 3994.76. (Compiled by Liu Shu-chin) 1150630 Stand with facts, your every contribution is a force to protect press freedom Download the CNA "One-Hand News" APP to get the latest news in real-time No reproduction, public broadcast, public transmission, or use of the text, images, or videos on this website is permitted without authorization.