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Cash Flow Information - Summary of Reconciliation of Liabilities Arising from Financing Activities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities [Line Items] |  |
Balance at January 1 | $ 41,229 | $ 28,308
Cash inflows/(outflows) | (16,266) | 10,367
Foreign exchange adjustments | (125) | 2,524
Acquisition of PP&E by means of a lease | 61 | 30
Other changes | 5 |
Balance at December 31 | 24,904 | 41,229
Interest -bearing loans and borrowings [Member] |  |
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities [Line Items] |  |
Balance at January 1 | 41,151 | 28,225
Cash inflows/(outflows) | (16,220) | 10,408
Foreign exchange adjustments | (117) | 2,518
Acquisition of PP&E by means of a lease |  |
Other changes |  |
Balance at December 31 | 24,814 | 41,151
Financial lease liabilities [Member] |  |
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities [Line Items] |  |
Balance at January 1 | 78 | 83
Cash inflows/(outflows) | (46) | (41)
Foreign exchange adjustments | (8) | 6
Acquisition of PP&E by means of a lease | 61 | 30
Other changes | 5 |
Balance at December 31 | $ 90 | $ 78

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