LEASE LIABILITIES - Disclosure for lease obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Lease liabilities [abstract]
Balance at the beginning of the year	$ 1,001	$ 1,094
Additions	344	89
Interest	64	73
Payments	(282)	(251)
Effects of movement in exchange rates	(54)	(4)
Balance at the end of the year	1,073	1,001
Less: Current portion	261	207
Non-current lease liabilities	$ 812	$ 794

The amount of effects of movement in exchange rates on Lease liabilities.

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The cash outflow for leases.

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The amount of current lease liabilities. [Refer: Lease liabilities]

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- Definition

The increase in liabilities arising from financing activities resulting from new leases. [Refer: Liabilities arising from financing activities]

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The amount of interest expense on lease liabilities. [Refer: Lease liabilities]

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- Definition

The amount of liabilities related to the entity's leases. Lease is a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to use an underlying asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

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The amount of non-current lease liabilities. [Refer: Lease liabilities]

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