Tokyo: Shares open lower on Monday on Omicron fears
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[TOKYO] Tokyo stocks opened lower on Monday as scientists raced to learn more about the potentially more transmissible Omicron variant that has prompted countries to strengthen border control efforts.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 1.30 per cent or 374.67 points to 28,376.95 in early trade. The broader Topix index slipped 1.43 per cent or 28.32 points to 1,956.66.
AFP
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