OTHER INVESTMENTS (Schedule of Other Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Other Investments [Abstract] | ||
| Unlisted securities at cost | $ 19,826 | $ 19,862 |
| Less: other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized | (4,352) | (4,235) |
| Other investments | $ 15,474 | $ 15,627 |
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- Definition Includes other investments and securities that are not at fair value as of the balance sheet date and those that are not accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Other long-term investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy, not including investments in marketable securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cumulative amount of credit losses recognized in earnings related to debt securities held for which a portion of an other than temporary impairment (OTTI) was recognized in other comprehensive income (a component of shareholders' equity). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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