Japanese shares surged on Monday, with both Nikkei and Topix hitting 30-year highs, as strong corporate earnings lifted investor confidence for an economic recovery from pandemic lows.
The Nikkei share average jumped 2.12 per cent to 29,388.50, the highest level since August 1990, while the broader Topix rose 1.75 per cent to 1,923.95, the highest since June 1991.