Tokyo stocks open higher as weak yen supports exporters

TOKYO, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday as the yen's retreat against the U.S. dollar supported buying of export-related issues.

As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 97.20 points, or 0.45 percent, from Thursday to 21,743.75.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, gained 4.10 points, or 0.25 percent, at 1,633.06.

Warehousing and harbor transportation service, rubber product, and consumer credit-linked issues comprised those that gained the most in the opening minutes after the morning bell.