Japan's Nikkei Stock Average added 1.46% or
124.97 points on Monday closing at 8,661.43. The gains for Nikkei 225 followed increase
in US markets on Friday as European officials approved steps to create a
tighter fiscal alliance. Export dependent technology shares were best
performers with Toshiba Corp. gaining 3.9%, Fujitsu Ltd. advancing 2.9% and Samsung
Electronics Co. adding 2.7%. Chip producer Elpida Memory Inc. rallied 5.5% and TDK Corp. surged 2.3%.