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Note 11 - INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations | $ 28,851 | $ 694 | $ 31,853
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations non equity investees | 28,830 | 636 | 31,832
Thailand |  |  |
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations | 23,265 | 8,760 | 24,750
Singapore |  |  |
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations | 2,235 | (80) | 1,671
Australia |  |  |
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations | 5,426 | 3,130 | 2,176
The People's Republic of China |  |  |
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations | (142) | 985 | 6,921
Myanmar |  |  |
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations | 279 |  |
Others |  |  |
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations | (2,212) | (12,101) | (3,665)
Equity Investees Thailand |  |  |
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations | (2) |  |
Equity Investees The People's Republic of China |  |  |
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations | $ (19) | $ (58) | $ (21)

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