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PROFIT FOR THE YEAR (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR      
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment $ 43,642 $ 43,939 $ 42,742
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 38,902 36,910 35,709
Amortization of intangible assets 107 123 106
Total depreciation and amortization 82,651 80,972 78,557
Property and equipment rentals:      
Premises and equipment (short-term leases) 2,928 2,307 448
Restaurants      
Variable lease payments (Note 14) 4,070 4,005 3,420
Subtotal 6,998 6,312 3,868
Other rental related expenses 17,237 13,824 13,293
Total rentals and related expenses 24,235 20,136 17,161
Directors' emoluments 1,821 1,572 2,155
Other staff costs:      
Salaries and other allowances 259,579 236,923 205,633
Employee welfare 10,750 8,459 7,240
Retirement benefit contributions 13,205 12,339 11,005
Total staff costs $ 285,355 $ 259,293 $ 226,033