Note 8 - Other receivables, net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Other Receivables [Table Text Block]

	As of December 31,
	2012			2011
	US$(’000)			US$(’000)
Short-term loan for marketing campaign		2,375			2,985
Short-term loans to unrelated entities		475			-
Term deposit interest receivable		59			-
Staff advances for normal business purpose		194			279
Overdue contract guarantee deposits		158			891
Allowance for doubtful debts		(158	)		(524	)
Other receivables, net		3,103			3,631