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Other liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Disclosure of other liabilities [Abstract] |  |
Accruals and other accumulated expenses | $ 8,018 | $ 4,170
Accounts payable | 9,307 | 11,179
Others | 3,226 | 2,979
Other liabilities | $ 20,551 | $ 18,328

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