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Staff costs and Directors' remuneration - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Disclosure of information about employees and directors [line items] |  |
Government subsidies received | $ 23 | $ 36
Leased hotels |  |
Disclosure of information about employees and directors [line items] |  |
Income from government grants | 12 | 28
Corporate office |  |
Disclosure of information about employees and directors [line items] |  |
Income from government grants | $ 11 | $ 8

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