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TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES - Movements in the allowance for doubtful debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES |  |
Balance as at January 1 | $ 160 | $ 182
Acquisition of a subsidiary |  | 9
Divestment of a subsidiary |  | (57)
Classified as held for sale | (1) |
Allowance for doubtful debts | 36 | 73
Recoveries | (9) | (5)
Accounts receivable written off | (13) | (44)
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (4) | 2
Balance as at December 31 | $ 169 | $ 160

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