Feb 27 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Thursday:
** Australia approved Qatar Airways buying a 25% stake in Virgin Australia IPO-VIR.AX from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital, posing a challenge for national flag carrier Qantas <QAN.AX> that has long dominated Australian air routes.
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