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The amount of investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates in an entity's separate financial statements. [Refer: Associates [member]; Joint ventures [member]; Subsidiaries [member]; Investments in subsidiaries]

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The entity's share of the profit (loss) from continuing operations of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Associates [member]; Continuing operations [member]; Investments accounted for using equity method; Joint ventures [member]; Profit (loss) from continuing operations]

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Acquisition (disposal) of investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates.

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Impairment loss of investments in associates and joint ventures.

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The increase (decrease) in Investments in Associates and Joint ventures resulting from other movements.

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