Japanese stocks down after growth disappoints

BANGKOK (AP) -- Slower-than-expected economic growth weighed on Japan's stock market Monday but gains were posted elsewhere in Asia following signs that China's economy may be picking up.

Nomura eyes Asia alliances, boosts Japan asset target

TOKYO: Japan's largest brokerage firm Nomura Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it was seeking partners to expand its retail and asset management operations in Southeast Asia and was in talks with several financial institutions in the region.