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INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Schedule of intangible assets

At December 31, 2017		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net
		$			$			$
Technical know-how			2,334			(1,371	)		963
Computer software			20,883			(10,860	)		10,023
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Total intangible assets, net			23,217			(12,231	)		10,986
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At December 31, 2016		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net
		$			$			$
Technical know-how			1,431			(1,183	)		248
Computer software			15,884			(7,710	)		8,174
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Total intangible assets, net			17,315			(8,893	)		8,422
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