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Trade and other payables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Trade and other payables.
Payable to suppliers	$ 241,936	$ 172,566
Trade notes and bills payable	14,887	20,293
Total	$ 256,823	$ 192,859

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- Definition

Represents the amount due, to trade notes and bills payable.

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- Definition

The amount of trade payables and other payables. [Refer: Trade payables; Other payables]

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- Definition

The amount of payment due to suppliers for goods and services used in the entity's business.

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