Aug 17 evening round-up:

1. Developers sell 1,080 Singapore private homes excluding ECs in July, up 8.2% from June
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2. Football: Newcastle United in takeover talks with Singapore investors
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3. Singapore non-oil exports up 6% in July
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4. Hyundai Motor to make electric cars in Singapore
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5. GIC, Charter Hall buy stake in Australian convenience-store property trust from Ampol
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6. Two office floors at Samsung Hub up for sale with S$104.88m indicative price
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