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The politics roiling Japan’s $2 trillion national pension fund

Japan’s national pension fund and its pension system in general face serious challenges that have recently been aggravated by an attempt to politicize the allocation of investments meant to secure the long-term welfare of the nation’s citizens. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama ignited a trading frenzy and heated debate on July 10, when she said, […] The post The politics roiling Japan’s…

The politics roiling Japan’s $2 trillion national pension fund

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TPS Eastern Africa Loss Widens to Sh66.4 Million as Serena Hotels Revenue Declines

TPS Eastern Africa, the hospitality group that operates Serena Hotels in Kenya and other East African markets, widened its net loss to Sh66.4 million in the first half of 2026 as revenue declined…

  • TPS Eastern Africa reports Sh66.4 million net loss in H1 2026
  • Revenue declines to Sh4 billion, down from Sh4.05 billion
  • Challenges attributed to geopolitical, health, and financial factors

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