Note 18 - Taxation (Detail) - Deferred tax liabilities (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
US$(’000)
Balance as of December 31, 2011 (audited)		$ 1,893,000
Reversal during the period	(54,000)	(109,000)
Exchange translation adjustment		13,000
Balance as of June 30, 2012 (unaudited)	$ 1,797,000	$ 1,797,000