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The amount of other comprehensive income, before tax, related to exchange differences on translation of financial statements of foreign operations. [Refer: Other comprehensive income, before tax]

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The aggregate amount of other comprehensive income, before tax, related to exchange differences on translation of financial statements of foreign operations, translation from the functional currency of the parent into the presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements, and the entity's share of exchange differences on translation for equity affiliates.

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The amount of exchange differences on translation relating to an entity's share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method.

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The amount of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, related to adjustments on translation from the functional currency of the parent into the presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements.

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