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Effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates - Foreign Currency Exchange Differences Recognized in Profit or Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates [Abstract]
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation, before tax	$ (255)	$ 4,240	$ 14,000

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- Definition

The gains (losses) recognised in other comprehensive income on exchange differences on the translation of financial statements of foreign operations, before tax, before reclassification adjustments. [Refer: Other comprehensive income]

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