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Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

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Schedule of Information About Investments

		2017				2016
Short-term
Time deposits between 90 and 365 days		$	705,108			$	483,002
		$	705,108			$	483,002
Long-term
Time deposits of more than 365 days		$	65,953			$	953
		$	65,953			$	953

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The disclosure of detailed information about investment property. [Refer: Investment property]

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