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Investments in Associates - Movements in Investments in Associates (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Abstract]
At January 1	$ 864	$ 861
Share of loss of associates	(3)	(3)	$ (3)
Exchange difference	74	6
At December 31	$ 935	$ 864	$ 861

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Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation recognised in investments in associates.

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The amount of investments in associates in an entity's separate financial statements. [Refer: Associates [member]]

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The entity's share of the profit (loss) of associates accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Associates [member]; Investments accounted for using equity method; Profit (loss)]

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