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Gain (loss) on non - financial assets, net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Gain (loss) on non - financial assets, net |  |  |
Profit on sale of investment property | $ 0 | $ 500 | $ 1,270

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