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Summary of significant accounting policies (Details Textual) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of significant accounting policies [Abstract] |
Amortisation method, intangible assets other than goodwill | straight–line method
Useful lives or amortisation rates, intangible assets other than goodwill | 5 Years

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