Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:24:04 GMT
Shares in Japan climbed after increase in oil production
Japanese stocks advanced, spurring the Topix index to a seven-year record, after increase in energy extraction due to strong rise in fuel prices. Crude explorer Inpex Corporation added 3.3%, while Yamada Denki Co. soared 5.2%. Meanwhile, the Topix index slightly increased 0.9% to 1,521.68 level, posting its biggest gains since December 2007.