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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Impairment charges against goodwill or intangible assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Intangible Assets [Abstract]

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The amount of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss for intangible assets and goodwill. [Refer: Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss; Intangible assets and goodwill]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Name IAS
-Number 38
-IssueDate 2017-01-01
-Paragraph 118
-Subparagraph e
-Clause iv
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-URIDate 2017-03-09

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