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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Allowance for Doubtful Account) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful account |  |  |
Balance at beginning of the year | $ 607 | $ 534 | $ 574
Provision for the year | 376 | 216 | 34
Bad debt recovery | (102) | (143) | (53)
Written off during the year |  |  | (21)
Exchange difference |  |  |
Balance at end of the year | $ 881 | $ 607 | $ 534

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