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Japan public pension fund to invest in developing countries through World Bank

TOKYO -- Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund plans to invest in infrastructure projects and unlisted companies in developing countries, most likely in Southeast Asia and Africa, in partnership with the World Bank, according to sources.

     The move is aimed at reaping higher returns through such investments, though there will be higher risks than found in its conventional portfolio.

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