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Note 36 - Non-controlling Interests (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2018	Feb. 20, 2012
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Percentage of net assets recognised as NCI	16.20%	16.20%

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The percentage of net assets recognised as non-controlling interest.

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Balance Type:	na
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