Other liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Accruals and other accumulated expenses	$ 9,266	$ 9,213
Accounts payable	2,311	6,307
Others	2,784	3,194
Other liabilities	$ 14,361	$ 18,714

The accruals and other accumulated expenses

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Disclosure Of Other Liabilities Abstract

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The amount of liabilities that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note.

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