Investments in Associates - Schedule of Investments in Associates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure of associates [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 9,147	$ 0
Cash investment in associate	0	19,961	$ 0
Additional investment as a result of backstop settlement (see above)		8,424
Gain/(loss) on dilution of ownership interest in associates		13,793
Share in net loss of associates	(6,055)	(27,749)	(73,703)
Reversal of equity method losses recorded against LTIs (due to decrease in LTI fair value)		(4,406)
Impairment	0	(8,390)	0
Ending balance	3,185	9,147	$ 0
Gelesis
Disclosure of associates [Line Items]
Share in other comprehensive income of associates	92	(166)
Ending balance	$ 4,910
Sonde
Disclosure of associates [Line Items]
Investment in Sonde - deconsolidation		$ 7,680

The amount of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss. [Refer: Impairment loss; Profit (loss)]

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The entity's share of the other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method, net of tax. [Refer: Associates [member]; Investments accounted for using equity method; Joint ventures [member]; Other comprehensive income]

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