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STOCK COMPENSATION (DETAILS TEXTUAL) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2011
Shares issued to a consultant (note 18)	$ 56
Highway Holdings Limited Shareholders Equity [Member]
Shares issued to a consultant (note 18)	56
Common Stock [Member]
Shares issued to a consultant (note 18)	$ 1
Shares issued to a consultant (note 18) (in shares)	30

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Number of shares issued in lieu of cash for services contributed to the entity. Number of shares includes, but is not limited to, shares issued for services contributed by vendors and founders.

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Value of stock issued in lieu of cash for services contributed to the entity. Value of the stock issued includes, but is not limited to, services contributed by vendors and founders.

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