Wed, 02 May 2012 09:06:58 GMT
Nikkei 225 closes 0.3% up
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rebounded on Wednesday as Chinese official data showed manufacturing activity in world's second biggest economy improved in April. Nikkei 225 index climbed 0.31% or 29.30 points and finished at 9,380.25. Japan Tobacco advanced 2.4% on news the cigarette producer will increase its dividend and prepares to boost prices in order to meet its earnings target. Kansai