It has been almost four months since the LRT Shah Alam line officially started operating. Some commuters have since taken to social media to voice their woes, not about the train service itself but about the lack of surrounding infrastructure.

In Malaysia, stepping off a train line does...

The walkability gap around Malaysia’s train stations

Defusing the capex time bomb

For more than two decades, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) precinct has been synonymous with prime city-centre living. Anchored by the PETRONAS Twin Towers and Suria KLCC, the precinct has grown from a landmark development into an established luxury residential market, surrounded by offices, ...

Cover Story: Prime address continues to evolve

Can common property be turned into an accessory parcel? Common property refers to shared areas in a stratified development collectively owned by all parcel owners, whereas an accessory parcel is a designated private space, such as a parking bay, assigned to a specific owner.

So, is such...

When common property is sold off

Gombak is entering a new phase of growth, with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal expected to enhance connectivity and strengthen the district’s residential and commercial prospects. Property consultants discuss the renewed attention to the area’s commercial potential, surrounding property market and prospects for transit-oriented developments.

Gombak picks up speed for next growth cycle

About 63%, or 114, of the 181 respondents in the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia’s (Rehda) latest Property Industry Survey said they had no plans to launch residential projects in the second half of 2026, while the remaining respondents planned to unveil 18,696 units. The...

More than 60% of Rehda members hold off on 2H2026 residential launches

Mitraland Group is expanding its signature Quartz series by rolling out the third and largest collection so far: Bayou Quartz in Kota Bayuemas, Klang, Selangor, on Oct 10. 

Spanning 52 acres of freehold land, Bayou Quartz has a gross development value of RM800 million. It comprises...

Mitraland’s new 52-acre gem in Kota Bayuemas

For Johor-based BCB Bhd (KL:BCB), Johor’s next phase of growth is not about chasing the latest property cycle, but positioning its developments in the state’s evolving economic landscape.

According to executive director Lindy Tan, the developer sees opportunities emerging across differe...

Cover Story: BCB maps its next phase of growth across Johor

WM Senibong Bhd plans to unveil Centennial ParcVista in Johor in the first half of 2027, according to its CEO C K Quay.

Situated just across its existing development Crest@Austin in Johor Bahru, the site — spanning 959.7 acres of freehold land in Tebrau — was acquired from S P Setia Bhd...

WM Senibong’s strong cash position backs key launches, company in no rush to undertake IPO

Capital investment in technology is surging but workforce readiness remains a challenge, leaving enterprises short of the returns they expect.

Personalised upskilling key to job readiness

Not every photo needs to end up on a social media feed. Some are simply reminders of an ordinary day, whether it is a meal between classes, a funny moment with friends or a quick snapshot taken on the way home.

In response to the curated, polished feeds encouraged by mainstream social m...

Listicle: Apps for the moments you don’t post

Here’s a set of seven skills for you to consider cultivating to get and retain a job in the AI era

 

Human resources (HR) launches an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to analyse employee engagement. The AI reads 15,000 comments and p...

Econ 4.0: AI is here. Which skills matter more now?

Conversations around social entrepreneurship often focus on funding, but a bigger challenge for founders is moving from building businesses that look for customers to creating products and services that customers are actively looking for, says Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin, CEO of Satu Creative Services ...

Beyond Grants: Helping social enterprises build a stronger business case

IIMMPACT Sdn Bhd began in 2018 as a consumer app that allowed users to pay different bills through a single platform, but the business changed direction after struggling to retain customers as larger e-wallet operators expanded.

CEO and co-founder Alex Tan says fewer than 20% of users w...

Platform-as-a-service: IIMMPACT builds bill payment business after consumer app pivot

Alphaswift Industries Sdn Bhd is the only drone maker among the Malaysian companies given access to British chip architect Arm Holdings plc’s chip design technology, and it plans to design its own chip as it builds towards passenger flight.

The local drone industry has come a long way, ...

Cover Story: Betting on chip design for long climb to passenger flight 

Mall developers need to incorporate telecommunications infrastructure at the planning stage as growing demand for digital payments, artificial intelligence (AI) applications and 5G services puts greater pressure on indoor connectivity, says EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd.

Planning fibre pathw...

Infrastructure: Mall developers urged to plan early for 5G-ready connectivity

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Malaysia’s daily multimodal AI use to reach 43% by 2030

Malaysia’s daily use of multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to reach 43% by 2030, exceeding the global estimate of 30%, according to new research by Erics...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

The Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) and IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd plan to establish the Sarawak Quantum Safe Centre, an innovation hub that will help organisations prepare for cybersecurity risks posed by advances in quantum computing.

SAIC, IBM plan Sarawak quantum-safe centre to address post-quantum cyber risks

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Consumer finance group Skyro has received approval from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to conduct online moneylending in Malaysia, marking its second Southeast Asian market after the Philippines.

Philippines’ Skyro gets approval to offer online moneylending in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Lestari Cooling Energy Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between KJTS Group Bhd (KL) and infrastructure-focused investment firm Stonepeak Partners, aims to use its capital expenditure (capex) model to adopt new energy-efficient technologies as they become commercially viable.

...

Preparing district cooling systems for future technologies

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Malaysia’s ambition to transition towards a low-carbon, sustainable and green economy requires a whole-of-nation commitment, with the government, industries, financial institutions, research institutions, state governments and local communities playing their respective roles, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof.

Whole-of-nation commitment needed to drive Malaysia’s green transition, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Malaysia has made significant early headway in its energy transition journey, having reached a 33% renewable energy (RE) capacity mix by mid-2026, placing the nation comfortably within reach of its 35% target by 2030 and its ultimate goal of
70% by 2050.

Grid upgrades, green sukuk and bankability key to next phase of energy transition

The National Climate Change Bill (Ruupin) could be tabled during the current parliamentary sitting, subject to Cabinet approval, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

Climate Change Bill could be tabled in current parliamentary sitting, says minister

The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched the Lestari: Sustainability Framework and Roadmap 2030 (SFR2030) for the sectors it oversees — telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal and courier.

MCMC launches Lestari roadmap to cut emissions and e-waste

PERAK (Sept 24): About 100 residents of Kampung Sat, an Orang Asli village in Sungkai, now have a reliable source of electricity for home lighting and mobile charging after 10 portable battery energy storage systems (BESS) were deployed to households on Sept 3.

Solar batteries bring power to Orang Asli village in Perak

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24): The Malaysian Constitution, shaped by the realities of 1957 and 1963, needs to be revisited if the government is to take greater responsibility for climate action today, said former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Constitution must reflect today’s climate demands, says Nik Nazmi

The 30% Club has done something important: it put a number on the table. But I want to challenge the number itself. If women are competent, the right target is not 30%. It is 100%. Boardrooms are not Spartan battlegrounds where gender earns entry. They are environments that reward critical thinki...

Views: The case for moving beyond the 30% Club target

Climate scientists have rung the alarm bells: El Niño is underway, with a "super" El Niño developing in the coming months, bringing intensified drought, heatwaves and heavy rainfall. We’re already seeing the effects of it across the world. In Spain, Italy and France, sweltering summer temper...

Views: El Niño: Who is to blame?

Cutting carbon is particularly difficult for a chemical company because many of its products rely on fossil-based raw materials while lower-carbon alternatives often cost far more than buyers are prepared to pay.

That leaves companies with a few broad options, such as investing in activ...

Industry: Petrochemical companies decarbonisation journey still challenging

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The appellate court ruled that taxes collected on compensation from forcefully acquired properties or land must be returned. More in our quick round-up of some today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com

E5: Court of Appeal dismisses IRB’s appeal

RedPlanet ended its ACE Market debut at 26 sen, 37% higher than its initial public offering price of 19 sen. This follows the information technology services firm’s listing transfer from the LEAP Market.

NEWS: RedPlanet makes strong ACE debut

Glomac MD and CEO Datuk Seri FD Iskandar has urged the government to extend stamp duty exemptions to homeowners who sell their existing property to purchase a larger home.

NEWS: Extend stamp duty exemption to home upgraders — Glomac

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will allocate RM1 billion to Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB) in 2027 for early sukuk redemption, with the funds also aimed at strengthening Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) cash flow.

MOF to inject RM1 bil into Urusharta Jamaah for sukuk redemption in 2027

The tech-heavy Nasdaq slid more than 1% on Thursday as growth stocks weakened after earnings from mega-caps Tesla and Meta failed to allay artificial intelligene (AI)-related concerns, with a recovery in oil prices further adding to market unease.

Nasdaq falls more than 1% on AI spending jitters

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made headlines on Thursday:

Zetrix AI, RHB Bank, TSH Resources, RedPlanet, Aizo Group, BMS, Harbour-Link, Jati Tinggi, TNB, Kerjaya Prospek, Exsim Hospitality, Pavilion REIT and Foodie Media

Global firms and governments rushed on Thursday to patch critical flaws in the PHP programming language that underpins much of the internet, as a cloud firm reported millions of hacking attempts after vulnerabilities were disclosed.

Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) said no payment default has occurred under its RM2 billion sukuk, as the trustee is scheduled to meet sukuk holders on Friday (Oct 23) to discuss a proposed resolution to a breach involving managing director Wong Thean Soon’s shareholding.

Zetrix AI sukuk holders to meet on Oct 23 to discuss covenant breach, no payment default yet 

The appellate court has unanimously ruled that the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has to return tax collected on compensation from properties or land that are forcefully acquired by the authorities.

IRB must return tax collected on compensation from forcefully acquired property, says appellate court

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): RedPlanet Bhd (KL:RPLANET) staged a strong ACE Market debut on Thursday following the information technology services firm’s listing transfer from the LEAP Market.

RedPlanet rises 37% in ACE Market debut following listing transfer

TSH Resources Bhd (KL:TSH) has responded to queries from the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) over recent forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, denying that its plantation operations contributed to the transboundary haze.

TSH Resources responds to SGX queries over Indonesian fires, haze, denies operational links

A financially-distressed Chinese property developer will sell its massive hotel complex in Hong Kong to Malaysia’s ParkCity Group for some RM1.4 billion.

Massive Hong Kong hotel complex to be sold to Malaysian developer for RM1.4 bil

Westports Holdings Bhd (KL:WPRTS) climbed on Thursday towards its highest in nearly two months as investors cheered a better-than-expected quarter at the port operator.

Westports extends gain to near two-month high as results beat estimates

Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Thursday.

FBM KLCI up 0.37% to 1,608.14 on Oct 22, 2026  

Perikatan Nasional gets to contest the Nov 14 Melaka election under its own banner after the High Court here on Thursday stayed its deregistration by the Registrar of Societies.

High Court stays PN deregistration, allowing bloc to contest Melaka polls   

Malaysia will introduce several transformative measures to strengthen efforts to tackle transboundary haze when it chairs the Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (MSC) on Transboundary Haze Pollution next year.

Haze: Science diplomacy, sustainable Asean fund among measures planned as El Niño set to persist until mid-2027 — minister

Two former senior Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) officials pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Thursday for cheating the board of directors in relation to hibah payments totalling RM3.3 billion for the 2017 financial year.

Ex-Tabung Haji CEO, CFO claim trial to cheating board to facilitate RM3.3 bil hibah payment

Global stocks retreated on Thursday, as tech earnings' optimism provided only fleeting support and was offset by nagging concern over the outlook for AI, while stalemate in the Gulf pushed up oil prices.

Global stocks fall, bonds gain as Meta dents tech optimism

The number of Malaysians aged 65 and above crossed the one-million mark in 2002, accounting for 4.2% of the population. Back then, those aged 14 and below made up a third of the population.

Fastest ageing states as Malaysians grow older

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, Malaysia is seen strengthening its position as a competitive and resilient investment destination.

Malaysia stays resilient as global investors seek new growth markets

From design to the finished device, a chip goes through four main stages. Global giants dominate each stage, but Bursa Malaysia–listed companies are strongest in assembly and test, and in the equipment, machined parts and automation segments that the entire chain depends on.

Where Malaysian players sit in the semiconductor value chain

Malaysia must strengthen gas supply security, invest in infrastructure and prepare for future demand to maintain a reliable and competitive energy system amid geopolitical uncertainty.

MyGAS 2026: Securing Malaysia’s gas future amid global uncertainty 

Student safety, TVET development and social protection for industrial trainees were among the key issues raised on the final day of the policy-stage debate on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2027 on Thursday.

School safety, TVET direction among key issues in final day of Budget 2027 debate

The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) will reveal the findings of a study on bullying conducted through the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) as early as this week or next week.

Bullying study findings to be revealed soon — Nancy Shukri 

The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) has unveiled the SCALE Action Plan for 2027, outlining five strategic priorities to address long-standing structural challenges faced by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Minister Steven Sim said the action plan comprises five strategic priorities, which make up the acronym SCALE, namely S - SME Redefinition, C - Cash Flow Protection, A - AI for MSMEs, L - Local Content Requirement, and E - Easing MSME Financing.

SCALE Action Plan 2027 to tackle MSME structural challenges — Steven Sim

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): A former deputy religious affairs minister has urged the government to look into the financial health of Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB), the company set up by the government in 2018 to take over Tabung Haji's troubled assets. 

Datuk Ahmad Marzuk Shaary (PN-P...

Former deputy religious affair minister wants scrutiny of UJSB's financial health, cite NexG disposal 

Meridian Bhd (KL:MERIDIAN) said trading in its shares will be suspended from Oct 30 after Bursa Malaysia Securities rejected the company's fifth application for more time to submit a regularisation plan.

The financially distressed property developer added that it faces delisting on Nov 3 unless it appeals by Oct 29.

Meridian to be suspended on Oct 30, faces delisting after latest bid to delay regularisation plan rejected

Malaysia's export success is well documented. Electronics, palm oil and manufactured goods dominate the discussion. Yet some of our companies have built substantial businesses overseas doing something quite different such as designing water treatment facilities, operating power stations and providing engineering services.

Opinion: Malaysia's industrial know-how has a world of opportunity

A recent panel session on “The Safeguarded Boardroom” featuring Pav Gill, whose disclosures helped expose the Wirecard scandal, is a timely reminder that corporate governance is tested not by the policies an organisation adopts, but by what happens when someone with courage raises an uncomfortable truth.

Opinion: Is silence a safeguard? Whistleblowing, AI governance and the real test of accountability

Aizo Group Bhd (KL:AIZO) said its RM36.79 million sewage system upgrading subcontract in Terengganu will not proceed after the project owner cancelled the main contract awarded to its contractor.

Aizo's RM37m sewage subcontract terminated, faces potential claims

BMS Holdings Bhd (KL:BMS) has terminated its proposed RM23.8 million land acquisition in Cheras after failing to reach an agreement with the vendor on the terms of the deal.

BMS Holdings scraps RM24 mil land acquisition after parties fail to agree on terms

Budget 2027: More to spend, less to build?

From pickled 'petai' to 'jeruk kedondong', its healthier artisanal products are handcrafted by a passionate father-daughter team.

Elevate your pantry with Pick A Pickle's bold flavour combinations

Her mission has always been about sharing and sustaining dishes from her East Coast heritage.

How Norhelinda Daud is keeping family recipes alive at Rumoh Mekda

This production of the Puccini masterpiece is the first in Malaysia in over 20 years, introducing a whole generation to the opera that brought the famous 'Nessun dorma' aria to the world.

KL City Opera stages 'Turandot' in conjunction with the centenary celebrations of its premiere

The Penang artist revisits the streets, traditions and childhood memories that have shaped his art as he marks a personal milestone.

Watercolourist Alex Leong looks back on his artistic journey in 10th solo show 'Array X'

Inspired by American artist Jeff Koons' iconic sculptures, the watch features inflated geometries and soft domed surfaces that recreate their air-filled volumes.

The Edge, HSBC Malaysia and The Hour Glass host private viewing of Hublot's Classic Fusion Balloon Dog

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Two additional general partners (GPs) have been named in Jelawang Capital Sdn Bhd’s inaugural 2025 Emerging Fund Managers’ Programme (EMP) cohort, more than 15 months after the first three were announced.

Two more firms named in Jelawang’s inaugural Emerging Fund Managers’ Programme cohort

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Malaysia needs to ensure the investments it attracts translate into deeper local supply chains, higher-value jobs and greater participation by domestic companies, said UOB Malaysia CEO Datuk Ng Wei Wei.

Malaysia needs to turn foreign investment into stronger local supply chains

For much of the past two years, investors have asked when the US Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates. After Jackson Hole, a gathering of central bankers, a more important question has emerged: are markets prepared for rates to remain higher for longer?

The message from Ja...

Pitfalls & Pitch Calls: Rate uncertainty and your portfolio

There is a peculiar feature of modern wealth. Some of the biggest things we aspire to own make surprisingly little financial sense. Take a car. In a city where ride-hailing is readily available, the mathematics of ownership can be difficult to justify once you add the purchase price, depreciation...

Wealth, by Design: Lifestyle tax: The price of the life we choose

Income funds took the spotlight for the third consecutive month. Five of the seven new funds launched from mid-August to mid-September were income or income-related funds, according to the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia.

The seven funds were AHAM Shariah Gold Tracker Ringgit...

Funds: Seven funds launched from mid-August to mid-September

Tokenisation, the act of representing an asset or claim as a token on a distributed ledger or blockchain, has remained under the radar among local financial institutions. Until recently.

The catalyst, market observers say, came from Bank Negara Malaysia, when it launched the Digital Ass...

Cover Story: Banks shift tokenisation into higher gear

Transitioning from the entertainment industry to the food and beverage (F&B) sector is not easy, but when comedian Ajak Shiro heard his child express a desire to start a fried chicken business, he thought of making the idea a reality.

Ajak, whose real name is Mohd Hanaffi Razak, loo...

Private Deal: Celebrity-founded nasi padang restaurant chain Bumbu Babah aims to raise RM20 mil

Two veterans of Malaysia’s start-up and investment ecosystem — entrepreneur and investor Sivapalan Vivekarajah and former Pitch Platforms Sdn Bhd (pitchIN) chief operating officer Xelia Tong — are launching a RM50 million debut venture fund.

Main Market-listed automotive replacement-par...

Venture Capital: Cypress Asia launches RM50 mil debut venture fund with New Hoong Fatt as anchor investor

Halogen Capital, the country’s first licensed digital asset fund manager, is in the process of launching Malaysia’s first digital currency exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Its founder and CEO Hann Liew says the firm is preparing a shariah-compliant Bitcoin ETF, potentially giving millions of...

TheWall: Halogen aims to go mainstream with ETF, starting with digital assets

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 25): Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s venture capital fund-of-funds, Jelawang Capital Sdn Bhd, has appointed Howard Soh as CEO, effective Oct 1.

Soh’s appointment comes about 15 months after former CEO Bryan Lim left Jelawang and its parent, Khazanah, at the end of June 2025, ...

Jelawang Capital appoints new CEO Howard Soh after long vacancy

THE energy transition is no longer just an environmental imperative but a question of energy security. As Malaysia seeks to attract investment in energy-intensive industries such as data centres and semiconductor manufacturing, securing reliable, competitively priced and low-carbon power is becom...

Bankability, not capital, is the hurdle in energy transition

BUDGET 2027 continues to balance fiscal consolidation with support for lower- and middle-income households. Measures announced under the budget include additional tax relief and a higher RM16 billion allocation for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah assistance.

The governm...

Cover Story: Continuing the journey of fiscal consolidation and prudence

TAX INCENTIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS

• The individual tax relief threshold has been raised to RM12,000 from RM9,000

• Individual income tax rates have been reduced by 1% for two chargeable income bands: RM70,000 to RM100,000, with...

Cover Story: Budget 2027 Highlights

CONSUMER goods companies are looking to Budget 2027 for a lift in household spending, as highe...

Cover Story: A spending boost in store for consumer stocks 

Cover Story: Regulators and industry leaders’ take on the budget

BUDGET 2027 has left investors weighing the boost to household purchasing power against the ri...

Cover Story: More money for households, tougher calls for investors

THE Madani government’s fifth national budget tabled in Parliament last Friday by Prime Minist...

Cover Story: Translating reforms into more tangible benefits

Over the past four decades, the world’s largest economies — the US, Eurozone, Japan and China — have traversed strikingly different industrial and financial paths. In the immediate post-war period, Germany and Japan emerged as major manufacturing exporters to the US, which began to actively outso...

Condivergence: The changing global financial landscape: Equities, debt and banking in transition

Out of every ringgit of income the Malaysian economy generated last year, less than 34 sen wen...

Econtemplation: Protect the real wage, not the nominal number

The US Treasury Department on Thursday proposed new regulations to bar large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes, the latest step in the process to implement the most controversial section of the sweeping bipartisan housing law passed this summer.

Treasury unveils rules banning large investors from buying homes

Taiwan’s stock exchange will shut on Friday as Typhoon Champi approaches the island, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds and prompting authorities to shut offices and schools in capital city Taipei.

Taiwan’s US$5 tril stock market to close on Friday as Typhoon Champi nears

Temasek Singapore president Png Chin Yee is set to join the board of CapitaLand Investment Ltd, while chairman Miguel Ko is retiring from the real estate asset manager.

Singapore’s CapitaLand adds Temasek executive to board

The Pentagon plans to buy at least 850 additional Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets, in what would be the biggest contract in the programme’s quarter-century history that signals the stealth warplane will remain a major part of the US arsenal for many years.

US agrees to buy at least 850 more F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed 

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to near 57-year lows last week, pointing to low layoffs and labour market stability.

US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows

American Airlines Group Inc cut its full-year outlook again and issued a wide range for its fourth-quarter loss target, highlighting how the industry is struggling to predict its performance amid persistently high fuel prices.

American Airlines cuts outlook again, sees higher fuel bill this year

Demand for Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's US$3.2 billion Jio Platforms IPO swelled to more than five times the shares on offer on Thursday, and the retail portion of the country's biggest ever stock offering was fully subscribed.

The offering is the first by Ambani's Reliance Industries in 20 years and a key part of the billionaire's long-term vision to transform the group from an oil-to-chemicals company into a broader consumer, retail and technology business.

Ambani's record Jio Indian IPO subscribed over five times as demand surges

Robert Bosch plans to legally separate its automotive-parts business, as the world’s largest car supplier races to cut costs and respond to intensifying competition from China.

Bosch to separate auto-parts unit as Chinese rivals gain ground

Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, posted a drop in third-quarter earnings on Thursday, as a turbulent market environment weighed on its ability to cash in on investments.

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