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Note 21 -SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Revenue from continuing operations | $ 462,265 | $ 471,946 | $ 446,594
Revenue from discontinued operations |  | 30,210 | 22,736
Thailand |  |  |
Revenue from continuing operations | 167,762 | 176,011 | 165,191
Singapore |  |  |
Revenue from continuing operations | 93,285 | 86,474 | 70,154
Australia |  |  |
Revenue from continuing operations | 64,402 | 61,457 | 46,288
ThePeoplesRepublicOfChinaMember |  |  |
Revenue from continuing operations | 120,763 | 138,970 | 146,529
Vietnam |  |  |
Revenue from continuing operations | 6,366 | 5,106 | 9,752
Southeast Asia |  |  |
Revenue from continuing operations | 7,376 | 3,928 | 8,680
Northeast Asia |  |  |
Revenue from continuing operations | $ 2,311 |  |

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