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The principal activities of business of an associate

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The amount of investments in associates accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Total for all associates [member]; Investments accounted for using equity method]

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The principal place of business of an associate. [Refer: Principal place of business; Total for all associates [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interest in an associate attributable to the entity. [Refer: Total for all associates [member]]

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