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The discount rate used as the significant actuarial assumption to determine the present value of a defined benefit obligation. [Refer: Defined benefit obligation, at present value; Actuarial assumptions [member]]

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The expected rate of salary increases used as a significant actuarial assumption to determine the present value of a defined benefit obligation. [Refer: Defined benefit plans [member]; Defined benefit obligation, at present value; Actuarial assumptions [member]]

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Employee benefits - Actuarial assumptions (Details)	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Actuarial assumption of discount rates [member]
IFRS Statement [Line Items]
Discount rate		0.42%
Actuarial assumption of discount rates [member] \| Bottom of range [member]
IFRS Statement [Line Items]
Discount rate	0.82%
Actuarial assumption of discount rates [member] \| Top of range [member]
IFRS Statement [Line Items]
Discount rate	0.85%
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of salary increases [member]
IFRS Statement [Line Items]
Rate of increase in compensation levels	3.00%	3.00%