(Updates to opening)
TOKYO, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average opened 0.1
percent higher on Thursday, with drugmaker Eisai Co Ltd <4523.T>
bought on a report of a strong first half.
The market's gain came despite a bigger-than-expected fall in
August machinery orders.
As of 0001 GMT, the benchmark Nikkei <.N225> was up 10.92
points at 17,188.81. The broader TOPIX index <.TOPX> rose 0.01
percent to 1,659.83.
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