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The amount of expenses of discontinued operations. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]]

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The fair value of investments in joint ventures if there are quoted market prices for the investment. [Refer: Joint ventures [member]; Investments in joint ventures]

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The gain (loss) recognised on the measurement to fair value less costs to sell or on the disposal of the assets or disposal group(s) constituting the discontinued operation. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]]

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The profit (loss) before tax of discontinued operations. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]; Profit (loss)]

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The profit (loss) from discontinued operations. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]; Profit (loss)]

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The proportion of ownership interest in a joint venture attributable to the entity. [Refer: Joint ventures [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interest in a subsidiary attributable to the entity. [Refer: Subsidiaries [member]]

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The amount of revenue of discontinued operations. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]; Revenue]

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The tax expense relating to the profit (loss) arising from ordinary activities of discontinued operations. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]; Profit (loss)]

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The average annual revenue growth rate used for calculating the fair value of investment in joint venture.

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The average capital expenditure used for calculating the fair value of investment in joint venture.

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The average operating (EBITDA) margin used for calculating the fair value of investment in joint venture.

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The amount of cash consideration receivable.

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Represents the derecognition of assets classified as held for sale.

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Represents the derecognition of liabilities classified as held for sale.

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The percentage of discount rate(functional currency).

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The amount of operating profit (loss) from discontinued operations.

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The amount of other expense or income from discontinued operations.

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Release of cumulative of other comprehensive income (loss) on disposal.

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The percentage of terminal growth rate.

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The amount of total consideration on disposal.

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