TROOPS (TROO) 20-F 14 May 19 2018 FY Annual report (foreign) Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	20-F
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	SGOCO Group, Ltd.
Entity Central Index Key	0001412095
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		80,026,647
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash	$ 14,342	$ 4,237
Pledged bank deposits	0	515
Accounts receivable, net of provision for doubtful accounts of $196 and $196, respectively	12	0
Loans receivable, net of nil provision for loan losses	31,047	670
Interest receivable	5	6
Other receivables and prepayments	1,860	28
Advances to suppliers	0	177
Current assets held for sale	29,283	74
Total current assets	76,549	5,707
Deposit for acquisition of a subsidiary	6,410	0
Deferred tax assets	161	0
Plant and equipment, net	58,319	511
Intangible assets, net	22,579	23,888
Long-term loans receivable, net of nil provision for loan losses	6,019	0
Goodwill	20,804	31,134
Non-current assets held for sale	0	37,213
Total assets	190,841	98,453
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term bank loan	200	0
Accounts payable, trade	0	235
Other payables and accrued liabilities	4,258	2,953
Customer deposits	1	0
Allowance on guarantee	974	0
Taxes payable	206	15
Convertible notes - current	114	0
Current liabilities held for sale	4,282	183
Total current liabilities	10,035	3,386
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Convertible notes – non-current	360	0
Warrant derivative liability	286	680
Deferred tax liabilities	11,986	5,979
Non-current liabilities held for sale	0	4,593
Total liabilities	22,667	14,638
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 and 1,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively; nil issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017	0	0
Common stock, $0.004 par value, 500,000,000 and 50,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively; 75,507,300 and 16,164,855 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively	302	65
Additional paid-in-capital	116,648	50,159
Retained earnings	21,128	40,922
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9)	(7,331)
Total SGOCO Group, Ltd. shareholders' equity	138,069	83,815
Non-controlling interests	30,105	0
Total equity	168,174	83,815
Total liabilities, non-controlling interests and shareholders' equity	$ 190,841	$ 98,453

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Stockholders' Equity, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 196	$ 196
Allowance for Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Current	0	0
Allowance for Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Noncurrent
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.004	$ 0.004
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	500,000,000	50,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	75,507,300	16,164,855
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	75,507,300	16,164,855

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
REVENUES	$ 1,580	$ 51	$ 5,069
COST OF REVENUES	2,635	1,343	4,867
GROSS (LOSS) PROFIT	(1,055)	(1,292)	202
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling expenses	0	257	55
General and administrative expenses	2,391	1,959	4,115
Allowance for guarantee	157	0	0
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment	385	0	0
Impairment loss of goodwill	10,330	5,618	0
Total operating expenses	13,263	7,834	4,170
OPERATING LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(14,318)	(9,126)	(3,968)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest income	0	134	121
Interest expense	(198)	(13)	(15)
Other income (expense), net	(3)	2	0
Gain from disposal of a subsidiary	263	0	0
Loss on change in fair value of convertible notes	0	0	(1,500)
Gain (Loss) on change in fair value of warrant derivative liability	394	(150)	0
Total other income (expenses), net	456	(27)	(1,394)
LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(13,862)	(9,153)	(5,362)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	311	350	315
NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(13,551)	(8,803)	(5,047)
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES	(7,513)	(2,411)	0
NET LOSS	(21,064)	(11,214)	(5,047)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – continuing operations	5,377	0	0
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – discontinued operations	3,315	0	0
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of SGOCO Group Ltd.	(12,372)	(11,214)	(5,047)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(100)	369	(2,431)
Realization of foreign currency translation loss relating to disposal of a subsidiary	7,422	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	$ (5,050)	$ (10,845)	$ (7,478)
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS PER SHARE
Basic	$ (0.23)	$ (0.78)	$ (0.68)
Diluted	(0.23)	(0.78)	(0.68)
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS PER SHARE
Basic	(0.12)	(0.21)	0
Diluted	(0.12)	(0.21)	0
LOSS PER SHARE:
Basic	(0.35)	(0.99)	(0.68)
Diluted	$ (0.35)	$ (0.99)	$ (0.68)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic	35,080,704	11,341,629	7,422,208
Diluted	35,080,704	11,341,629	7,422,208

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Ordinary Shares [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings Statutory Reserves [Member]	Retained Earnings Unrestricted [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 77,836	$ 18	$ 25,904	$ 0	$ 57,183	$ (5,269)	$ 0
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2015		4,522,726
Shares issued for equity compensation plan	1,566	$ 2	1,564	0	0	0	0
Shares issued for equity compensation plan, shares		459,250
Shares issued on conversion of convertible notes	3,674	$ 6	3,668	0	0	0	0
Shares issued on conversion of convertible notes, shares		1,343,425
Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries	4,080	$ 5	4,075	0	0	0	0
Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries, shares		1,162,305
Shares issued on placement financing	7,001	$ 7	6,994	0	0	0	0
Shares issued on placement financing, shares		1,900,000
Rounding difference on reverse stock split	0	$ 0	0	0	0	0	0
Rounding difference on reverse stock split, shares		222
Net loss	(5,047)	$ 0	0	0	(5,047)	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,431)	0	0	0	0	(2,431)	0
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2016	86,679	$ 38	42,205	0	52,136	(7,700)	0
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2016		9,387,928
Shares issued for equity compensation plan	741	$ 1	740	0	0	0	0
Shares issued for equity compensation plan, shares		190,000
Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries	4,679	$ 15	4,664	0	0	0	0
Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries, shares		3,720,283
Shares issued on placement financing	2,561	$ 11	2,550	0	0	0	0
Shares issued on placement financing, shares		2,866,644
Net loss	(11,214)	$ 0	0	0	(11,214)	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	369	0	0	0	0	369	0
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2017	83,815	$ 65	50,159	0	40,922	(7,331)	0
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2017		16,164,855
Shares issued for equity compensation plan	1,994	$ 7	1,987	0	0	0	0
Shares issued for equity compensation plan, shares		1,680,000
Shares issued on exercise of Investor Warrants	175	$ 1	174	0	0	0	0
Shares issued on exercise of Investor Warrants, shares		174,903
Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries	8,188	$ 27	8,161	0	0	0	0
Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries, shares		6,824,272
Equity component of the 2018 Notes(note 18)	5,306	$ 0	5,306	0	0	0	0
Shares issued on rights offering	49,991	$ 202	49,789	0	0	0	0
Shares issued on rights offering, shares		50,663,270
Realization of foreign currency translation loss relating to disposal of a subsidiary	0	$ 0	0	0	(7,422)	7,422	0
Disposal of partial interest in subsidiaries without losing control	39,869	0	1,072	0	0	0	38,797
Net loss	(21,064)	0	0	0	(12,372)	0	(8,692)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(100)	0	0	0	0	(100)	0
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 168,174	$ 302	$ 116,648	$ 0	$ 21,128	$ (9)	$ 30,105
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2018		75,507,300

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss from continuing operations	$ (13,551)	$ (8,803)	$ (5,047)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,383	1,404	1,264
Transaction cost from issue of convertible notes	0	0	44
Deferred income taxes	(457)	(350)	(315)
Bad debt provision	0	0	195
Share-based compensation expenses	534	741	1,566
Impairment loss of goodwill	10,330	5,618	0
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment	385	0	0
Impairment loss of allowance for guarantee	157	0	0
Gain on disposal of a subsidiary	(263)	0	0
Loss on change in fair value of convertible notes	0	0	1,500
(Gain) Loss on change in fair value of warrant derivative liability	(394)	150	0
Change in operating assets
Accounts receivable, trade	(12)	119	(96)
Loans receivable	(36,396)	0	0
Other receivables and prepayments	(343)	(187)	(202)
Inventories	0	0	25
Interest receivable	1	0	0
Advances to suppliers	179	(179)	123
Change in operating liabilities
Accounts payables, trade	5	(1)	186
Other payables and accrued liabilities	1,104	(100)	90
Customer deposits	0	0	(412)
Taxes payable	186	(6,413)	0
Net cash used in continuing operations	(36,152)	(8,001)	(1,079)
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations	(22)	24	0
Net cash used in operating activities	(36,174)	(7,977)	(1,079)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Advances to an unrelated third party	0	0	(6,743)
Repayment from an unrelated party	0	6,457	0
Purchase of property and equipment	(2,442)	0	0
Proceeds from acquisition of a subsidiaries	1,983	943	1
Settlement of a promissory note for acquisition of a subsidiary	(3,533)	0	0
Refund of deposit paid for acquisition of a subsidiary	0	0	33,280
Deposits paid for acquisition of subsidiaries	(6,410)	0	(33,288)
Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations	(10,402)	7,400	(6,750)
Net cash from discontinued operations	0	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(10,402)	7,400	(6,750)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from other loan from unrelated party, unsecured	0	2,172	0
New bank loan raised	200
Proceeds from loan from a shareholder	0	0	88
Payments on loan from a shareholder	0	0	(88)
Proceeds from convertible notes	5,780	0	298
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	175
Proceeds from shares issuance	49,991	3,091	7,001
Advances from unrelated parties	0	283	221
Repayment to an unrelated party	0	(221)	0
Net cash provided by continuing operations	56,146	5,325	7,520
Net cash from discontinued operations	0	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	56,146	5,325	7,520
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH	0	0	(7)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH	9,570	4,748	(316)
Cash and Pledged bank deposits, beginning of year	4,777	29	345
Cash and Pledged bank deposits, end of year	14,347	4,777	29
Analysis of Cash and Pledged bank deposits
Included in cash and cash equivalents per consolidated balance sheets	14,342	4,237	29
Included in assets of discontinued operations	5	25	0
Cash and Pledged bank deposits, end of year	14,347	4,777	29
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest	0	0	6
Cash paid for income taxes	0	6,413	0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common stock issued and to be issued on conversion of convertible notes	0	0	3,674
Common stock issued for acquisition of subsidiaries	$ 8,188	$ 4,679	$ 4,080

Organization and description of

Organization and description of business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 1 - Organization and description of business SGOCO Group, Ltd., formerly known as Hambrecht Asia Acquisition Corp. (the “Company” or “SGOCO” or “we”, “our” or “us”) was incorporated under Cayman Islands’ law on July 18, 2007. The Company was formed as a blank check company for the purpose of acquiring one or more operating businesses in the People's Republic of China (the “PRC”) through a merger, stock exchange, asset acquisition or similar business combination or control through contractual arrangements. The Company completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) of units consisting of one ordinary share and one warrant to purchase one ordinary share in March 12, 2008. On March 12, 2010, the Company completed a share-exchange transaction with Honesty Group Holdings Limited (“Honesty Group”) and its shareholders, and Honesty Group became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Acquisition”). On the closing date, the Company issued 3,575,000 of its ordinary shares to Honesty Group in exchange for 100% of the capital stock of Honesty Group. Prior to the share-exchange transaction, the Company had 5,299,126 ordinary shares issued and outstanding. After the share-exchange transaction, the Company had 4,023,689 ordinary shares issued and outstanding. The share-exchange transaction was accounted for as reorganization and recapitalization of Honesty Group. As a result, the consolidated financial statements of the Company (the legal acquirer) were, in substance, those of Honesty Group (the accounting acquirer), with the assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses, of the Company being included effective from the date of the share-exchange transaction. There was no gain or loss recognized based on the transaction. The historical financial statements for periods prior to March 12, 2010 are those of Honesty Group, except that the equity section and earnings per share have been retroactively restated to reflect the reorganization and recapitalization. SGOCO International (HK) Limited, a limited liability company registered in Hong Kong, or “SGOCO International,” is a wholly owned subsidiary of SGOCO. On February 22, 2011, SGO Corporation (“SGO”) was established in Delaware USA. On March 14, 2011, SGOCO International purchased 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of SGO. SGO was founded for the purpose of marketing, sales and distribution of SGOCO’s high quality LCD/LED products in America. SGO commenced sales in June 2012. On July 28, 2011, SGOCO (Fujian) Electronic Co., Ltd. (“SGOCO (Fujian)”), a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC was established by SGOCO International for the purpose of conducting LCD/LED monitor and TV product-related design, brand development and distribution. On December 26, 2011, SGOCO International established a wholly owned subsidiary, Beijing SGOCO Image Technology Co. Ltd. (“Beijing SGOCO”), a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC for the purpose of conducting LCD/LED monitor, TV product-related and application-specific product design, brand development and distribution. On November 14, 2013, SGOCO International established a wholly owned subsidiary, SGOCO (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd. (“SGOCO Shenzhen”), a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC for the purpose of conducting LCD/LED monitor and TV product-related and application-specific product design, brand development and distribution. In May 2014, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Beijing, China to Hong Kong, China. On December 24, 2014, the Company entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell its 100% equity ownership interest in SGOCO (Fujian) to Apex Flourish Group Limited (“Apex”), which is an independent third party with interests in real estate and forestry products. Apex previously purchased Honesty Group Holdings Limited, SGOCO’s prior manufacturing business, on November 15, 2011. The Company considers December 31, 2014 as the disposal effective date since the operational and management control over SGOCO (Fujian) was shifted from SGOCO to Apex on December 31, 2014. The Sale of SGOCO (Fujian) allowed SGOCO to reform the business and reduce the reliance of traditional flat panel LED and LCD monitor products. It provided greater flexibility and scalability for the Company's business model, which enables the Company to focus on finding new business acquisition opportunities and exploring new products. The sales price for all the equity of SGOCO (Fujian) is equivalent to the net asset value of SGOCO (Fujian) on December 31, 2014. The final amount is $11.0 million. On December 28, 2015, SGOCO International entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of the Entire Issued Share Capital of Boca International Limited (the “Agreement”) with Richly Conqueror Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (the “Vendor”). Pursuant to the Agreement, SGOCO International acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Boca International Limited (“Boca”), a private company incorporated in Hong Kong, from its sole legal and beneficial owner - Richly Conqueror Limited at a consideration of $52 million in cash, plus up to 19.9% or 3.4 million newly issued ordinary shares (the “Shares”) of the Company 1,162,305 post-split Boca designs, develops and manufactures Phase Change Material (PCM-TES) storage system and applies them on cooling and heating system. Boca's PCM-TES storage system (the "System") applies real-time electricity demand peak management which shifts on-peak chiller plant load to off-peak and increases chiller efficiency by optimization controls at any time. The System could reduce electricity consumption by approximately 50% during all running time and decrease 2/3 of central air conditioning running cost due to lower tariff rate during off-peak and higher efficiency at all time. The System can be used in all existing and new buildings and is environmentally friendly with a life of more than ten years. The System fully supports energy saving to help control the greenhouse effect and achieve maximum economic benefit for customers. The Company has effected a 1-for-4 reverse stock split of the Company’s authorized ordinary shares, accompanied by a corresponding decrease in the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of ordinary shares and an increase of the par value of each ordinary share from $0.001 to $0.004 (the “Reverse Stock Split”) on January 19, 2016. All references in this report to share and per share data have been adjusted, including historical data which have been retroactively adjusted, to give effect to the reverse stock split unless specified otherwise. On August 10, 2016, the shareholders of the Company approved an increase of the authorized ordinary shares of the Company from 12,500,000 shares to 50,000,000 shares at the annual shareholders meeting. On April 28, 2017, SGOGO International (HK) Limited (“SGOCO International”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGOCO, entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Full Linkage Limited (the “Seller”) pursuant to which SGOCO International acquired all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Century Skyway Limited (“CSL”), a company incorporated in Hong Kong at a consideration of $32,600,000 plus 1,500,000 of the Company ordinary shares. The acquisition of CSL was completed on May 10, 2017. CSL is principally engaged in Virtual Reality (“VR’) device and technologies research and development. Its development centre and main researchers are in Shenzhen China On December 15, 2017, SGOCO formed Giant Connection Limited, a limited liability company registered in the Republic of Seychelles. On December 22, 2017, Giant Connection Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGOCO, completed the acquisition of Giant Credit Limited contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement entered into by and between the parties in consideration for HK$19.6 million ($2.4 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 2,220,283 ordinary shares of the Company. The principal activity of Giant Credit Limited is money lending in Hong Kong. Giant Credit Limited is a Hong Kong incorporated company which has a Money Lenders License for carrying on money lending business in Hong Kong. Giant Credit Limited has been providing high-quality mortgage loans to its customers since 2016. Since the commencement of business, Giant Credit Limited has continued to record a growth in its mortgage loans receivable along with satisfactory interest income. On March 8, 2018, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Connection Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement with Vagas Lane Limited for the purchase and sale of 11 Hau Fook Street Limited in consideration for HK$26.1 million ($3.4 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 2,935,222 ordinary shares. 11 Hau Fook Street Limited is an investment holding company which owns two properties located at No. 11 Hau Fook Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. On June 7, 2018, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Connection Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Paris Sky Limited. In consideration for (1) the allotment of 3,889,050 ordinary shares of the Company to Leung Iris Chi Yu (“Ms. Leung”), at an initial agreed value of HK$30,334,590 ($3.9 million), the fair value of the 3,889,050 ordinary shares was $4.8 million, which was calculated based on the stock price of $1.23 On June 26, 2018, the shareholders of the Company approved to increase the authorized share capital of the Company from $201,000 divided into 50,000,000 ordinary shares of par value $0.004 and 1,000,000 preferred shares of par value $0.001 each to $2,010,000 by the creating of 450,000,000 ordinary shares of par value $0.004 each and 9,000,000 preferred shares of par value $0.001 each such that the share capital of the Company shall be divided into 500,000,000 ordinary shares of par value $0.004 and 10,000,000 preferred shares of par value $0.001 each In the fourth quarter of 2018, management committed a plan to dispose of its remaining 51% equity interests in CSL and initiated efforts to locate buyers. On April 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) to sell to another individual, Ho Pui Lung (the “ Purchaser ”) 5,100 shares in the share capital of CSL, at a consideration of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million) (see Note 3). On February 5, 2019, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Paris Sky Limited entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Kwok Man Yee Elvis for the entire issued share capital of Vision Lane Limited (“Vision Lane”) for an initial consideration of $12,428,205 4,519,347 $1.10 On May 17, 2018, we entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell our 100% ownership interest in SGOCO Shenzhen to Realm Valley Limited, a company incorporated in British Virgin Islands, for $1 in total consideration. The following table represents the net assets of the SGOCO Shenzhen as of May 31, 2018 (date of disposal): Carrying amount Cash $ 1 Accounts receivable (5 ) Accounts payable, trade (240 ) Other receivables and prepayments 1 Other payables and accrued liabilities (21 ) Net assets as of May 31, 2018 (date of disposal) (264 ) Consideration $ 1 Gain on disposal of a subsidiary $ (263 )

Accounting policies

Accounting policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies Basis of presentation and principle of consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the financial statements of the Company and all its majority-owned subsidiaries that require consolidation. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation. The following entities were consolidated as of December 31, 2018: Place incorporated Ownership percentage SGOCO Cayman Islands Parent Company SGOCO International Hong Kong 100 Beijing SGOCO Beijing, China 100 SGO Delaware, USA 100 Boca International Limited (“Boca”) Hong Kong 51 Century Skyway Limited (“CSL”) Hong Kong 51 Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited Shenzhen, China 51 Giant Connection Limited Republic of Seychelles 100 Giant Credit Limited (“GCL”) Hong Kong 100 11 Hau Fook Street Limited Hong Kong 100 Paris Sky Limited Marshall Islands 100 First Asia Tower Limited Hong Kong 100 Use of estimates Preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas requiring the use of management’s estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, the collectability of its receivables, the fair value and accounting treatment of certain financial instruments, the valuation and recognition of share-based compensation arrangements, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combination, useful life of intangible assets, assessment of impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. Business combinations The Company accounts for its business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805 "Business Combinations." The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the acquisition date fair values of the assets transferred and liabilities incurred by the Company to the sellers and equity instruments issued. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets and liabilities acquired or assumed are measured separately at their fair values as of the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any noncontrolling interests. The excess of (i) the total costs of acquisition, fair value of the noncontrolling interests and acquisition date fair value of any previously held equity interest in the acquiree over (ii) the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the acquiree is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. During the measurement period, which can be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. In a business combination achieved in stages, the Company re-measures the previously held equity interest in the acquiree immediately before obtaining control at its acquisition-date fair value and the re-measurement gain or loss, if any, is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. When there is a change in ownership interests that result in a loss of control of a subsidiary, the Company deconsolidates the subsidiary from the date control is lost. Any retained noncontrolling investment in the former subsidiary is measured at fair value and is included in the calculation of the gain or loss upon deconsolidation of the subsidiary. For the Company's majority-owned subsidiaries, a noncontrolling interest is recognized to reflect the portion of their equity which is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the Group. “Net income (loss)” on the consolidated income statements includes the “net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests”. The cumulative results of operations attributable to noncontrolling interests are also recorded as noncontrolling interests in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Plant and equipment Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred. Major additions are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation of plant and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for substantially all assets with estimated lives as follows: Leasehold land and buildings Leasehold land and buildings are depreciated over the shorter of the unexpired term of lease and their estimated useful lives, being no more than 50 Machinery and equipment 4 10 Vehicles and office equipment 4 5 Construction in progress represents capital expenditures for direct costs of construction or acquisition and the interest expenses directly related to the construction. Capitalization of these costs ceases and the construction in progress is transferred to the appropriate category of property, plant and equipment when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the assets for their intended use are completed. Construction in progress is not depreciated. Intangible assets Intangible assets acquired through business acquisitions are recognized as assets separate from goodwill if they satisfy either the "contractual-legal" or "separability" criterion. Purchased intangible assets and intangible assets arising from the acquisitions of subsidiaries are recognized and measured at fair value upon acquisition. Separately identifiable intangible assets that have determinable lives continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method as follows: Proprietary technology of BOCA 20 years Virtual reality technologies 10 years Backlog 1 year Separately identifiable intangible assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of any impairment loss for identifiable intangible assets is based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of the acquired entity as a result of the Company's acquisitions of interests in its subsidiaries. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. In the qualitative assessment, the Company considers primary factors such as industry and market considerations, overall financial performance of the reporting unit, and other specific information related to the operations. Based on the qualitative assessment, if it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is performed. The Company annually, or more frequently if the Company believes indicators of impairment exist, reviews the carrying value of goodwill to determine whether impairment may exist. In performing the two-step quantitative impairment test, the first step compares the fair values of each reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of each reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is not considered to be impaired and the second step will not be required. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step compares the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner similar to accounting for a business combination with the allocation of the assessed fair value determined in the first step to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. This allocation process is only performed for the purposes of evaluating goodwill impairment and does not result in an entry to adjust the value of any assets or liabilities. An impairment loss is recognized for any excess in the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill. Application of a goodwill impairment test requires significant management judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets, liabilities and goodwill to reporting units, and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. Goodwill arises from Company’s three reporting units: the green energy products and services, the Virtual Reality technologies products and services, and the money lending services. The Company performs its annual impairment tests on December 31 of each year. Warrant liability For warrants that are not indexed to the Company’s stock, the Company records the fair value of the issued warrants as a liability at each balance sheet date and records changes in the estimated fair value as a non-cash gain or loss in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income. The warrant liability is recognized in the balance sheet at the fair value (level 3). The fair value of these warrants has been determined using the Monte-Carlo simulation model. The Monte-Carlo simulation model provides for assumptions regarding volatility, call and put features and risk-free interest rates within the total period to maturity. Impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Accounts receivable and other receivables Receivables include trade accounts due from customers and other receivables such as cash advances to employees, related parties and third parties and advances to suppliers. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentration, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to determine if the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate. An estimate for doubtful accounts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Delinquent account balances are written-off after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable and known bad debts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when identified. As of December 31, 2018, and 2017, there was $196 and $196 allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable, respectively. Management believes that the remaining accounts receivable are collectible. Loans receivables, net Loans receivable primarily represent loan amounts due from customers. Loans receivable are recorded at unpaid principal balances net of provision that reflects the Company’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. Provision for loan losses The provision for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge offs (net of recoveries). Recoveries represent subsequent collection of amounts previously charged-off. The increase in provision for loan losses is the netting effect of “reversal” and “provision” for both business and personal loans. If the ending balance of the provision for loan losses after any charge offs (net of recoveries) is less than the beginning balance, it will be recorded as a “reversal”; if it is larger, it will be recorded as a “provision” in the provision for loan loss. The netting amount of the “reversal” and the “provision” is presented in the statements of comprehensive loss. The provision consists of specific and general components. The specific component consists of the amount of impairment related to loans that have been evaluated on an individual basis, and the general component consists of the amount of impairment related to loans that have been evaluated on a collective basis. Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”). The Company recognizes a charge-off when management determines that full repayment of a loan is not probable. The primary factor in making that determination is the potential outcome of a lawsuit against the delinquent debtor. The Company will recognize a charge-off when the Company loses contact with the delinquent borrower for more than one year or when the court rules against the Company to seize the collateral asset of the delinquent debt from either the guarantor or borrower. In addition, when the recoverability of the delinquent debt is highly unlikely, the senior management team will go through a stringent procedure to approve a charge-off. Management estimates the provision balance required using past loan loss experience, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of the provision may be made for specific loans, but the entire provision is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off. The provision for loan losses is maintained at a level believed to be reasonable by management to absorb probable losses as of each balance sheet date. The provision is based on factors such as an assessment of individual loans and actual loss. The Company evaluates its provision for loan losses on a quarterly basis or more often as necessary. Interest receivable Interest receivable are accrued and credited to income as earned but not received. The Company determines a loan past due status by the number of days that have elapsed since a borrower has failed to make a contractual interest or principal payment. Accrual of interest is generally discontinued when either (i) reasonable doubt exists as to the full, timely collection of interest or principal or (ii) when a loan interest or principal becomes past due by more than 90 days. Additionally, any previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed. Subsequent recognition of income occurs only to the extent payment is received, subject to management’s assessment of the collectability of the remaining interest and principal. Loans are generally restored to an accrual status when it is no longer delinquent and collectability of interest and principal is no longer in doubt and past due interest is recognized at that time. Fair value of financial instruments The Company’s financial instruments primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other receivables, other payables and accrued liabilities, advances to suppliers, short-term loans, customer deposits and convertible notes. As of the balance sheet dates, the estimated fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other receivables, other payables and accrued liabilities, advances to suppliers, short-term loans and customer deposits were not materially different from their carrying values as presented due to the short maturities of these instruments and that the interest rates on the borrowings approximate those that would have been available for loans for similar remaining maturity and risk profile at the respective reporting periods. The fair value measurement accounting standard defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels are defined as follows: • Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. • Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments. • Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value. The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis: Carrying Value at Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Warrant derivative liability $ 286 $ - $ - $ 286 A summary of changes in Warrant derivative liability for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 was as follows: Balance at January 1, 2016 and 2017 $ - Issuance of warrants on April 5, 2017 530 Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability 150 Balance at December 31, 2017 680 Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability (394 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 286 The fair value of the outstanding warrants was calculated using the Monte-Carlo simulation Model with the following assumptions at inception and on subsequent valuation date: Warrants December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 April 5, 2017 Market price per share (USD/share) $ 0.85 $ 1.06 $ 2.75 Exercise price (USD/share) 1.00 1.00 2.75 Risk free rate 2.53 % 2.00 % 1.83 % Dividend yield - % - % - % Expected term/Contractual life (years) 2.26 3.26 4.00 Expected volatility 81.54 % 110.46 % 106.46 % Comprehensive income U.S. GAAP generally requires that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income or loss. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities are reported as separate components of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income or loss. The components of other comprehensive income or loss consist of foreign currency translation adjustments net of realization of foreign currency translation gain relating to disposal of subsidiaries. Revenue recognition In May 2014 the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes all existing revenue recognition requirements, including most industry specific guidance. This new standard requires a company to recognize revenues when it transfers goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that the company expects to receive for those goods or services. The FASB subsequently issued the following amendments to ASU No. 2014-09 that have the same effective date and transition date: ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations; ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing; ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients; and ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Company adopted these amendments with ASU 2014-09 (collectively, the new revenue standards). The Company has assessed the impact of the guidance by reviewing its existing customer contracts and current accounting policies and practices to identify differences that will result from applying the new requirements, including the evaluation of its performance obligations, transaction price, customer payments, transfer of control and principal versus agent considerations. Based on the assessment, the Company concluded that there was no change to the timing and pattern of revenue recognition for its current revenue streams in scope of ASC 606 and therefore there were no material changes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption of ASC 606. Pursuant to ASC606-10-15-2, the interest income generated by the Company is scoped out of ASC606. In accordance with ASC Topic 606, revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company’s customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. In determining when and how much revenue is recognized from contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five-step analysis: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. Product sales Revenues from product sales are recognized when the customer obtains control of the Company’s product, which occurs at a point in time, typically upon delivery to the customer. The Company expenses incremental costs of obtaining a contract as and when incurred if the expected amortization period of the asset that it would have recognized is one year or less or the amount is immaterial. Revenues from product sales are recorded net of reserves established for applicable discounts and allowances that are offered within contracts with the Company’s customers. Interest on loan receivables Interest on loan receivables is accrued monthly in accordance with their contractual terms and recorded in accrued interest receivable. The Company does not charge prepayment penalties. Additionally, any previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed and accrual is discontinued, when either (i) reasonable doubt exists as to the full, timely collection of interest or principal or (ii) when a loan becomes past due by more than 90 days. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had outstanding interest related contract amount $2.4 million, which were expected to be completed within 12 months after December 31, 2018. Property lease and management Minimum contractual rental income related to property leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. Straight-line rental revenue commences when the tenant assumes control of the leased premises. In accordance with the Company’s standard lease terms, rental payments are generally due on a monthly basis. Tenant recovery revenue includes payments from tenants as reimbursements for management fees and utilities, etc., which are recognized when the related expenses are incurred. Rental from office lease and tenant recovery revenue together is recorded as “Property lease and management.” Below is the summary presenting the Company’s revenues disaggregated by products and services and timing of revenue recognition: Year ended December 31, Revenue by recognition over time vs point in time 2018 2017 2016 Revenue by recognition over time $ 1,570 $ - $ - Revenue by recognition at a point in time 10 51 5,069 $ 1,580 51 $ 5,069 Year ended December 31, Revenue by major product line 2018 2017 2016 Interest on loans $ 980 $ - $ - Property lease and management 590 - - Product sale 10 51 5,069 $ 1,580 51 $ 5,069 Contract Balances For the twelve months ended December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any significant incremental costs of obtaining contracts with customers incurred and/or costs incurred in fulfilling contracts with customers within the scope of ASC Topic 606, that shall be recognized as an asset and amortized to expenses in a pattern that matches the timing of the revenue recognition of the related contract. Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations are recorded as contract liabilities (advance from customers), which will be recognized as revenues upon the satisfaction of performance obligations through the transfer of related promised goods and services to customers. The Company’s contract liabilities consist of rental receipt in advance related to rent paid in advance for leasing office. Below is the summary presenting the movement of the Company’s contract liabilities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018: Rental receipt in advance Balance as of January 1, 2018 $ - Acquisition of First Asia Tower Limited 10 Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance (10) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 6 Balance as of December 31, 2018 6 Allocation to Remaining Performance Obligations The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient in paragraph ASC Topic 606-10-50-14 and did not disclose the information related to transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied as of December 31, 2018, because either the performance obligation of the Company’s contracts with customers has an original expected duration of one year or less or the Company has a right to consideration from a borrower or a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the borrower or the customer of the Company’s performance completed to date, therefore the Company may recognize revenue in the amount to which the Company has a right to invoice or collect. Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the accounting standard issued by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method as required by this accounting standard, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The charge for taxation is based on the results for the reporting period as adjusted for items which are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. The effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Under the accounting standard regarding accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the year incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company has not incurred any interest related to income taxes. U.S. GAAP also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition. The Company’s Chinese subsidiaries are subject to taxation in the PRC. The PRC income tax returns are generally not subject to examination by the tax authorities for tax years before calendar (tax) year 2012. With a few exceptions, the calendar (tax) years 2013-2018 remain open to examination by tax authorities in the PRC. Share-based compensation The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from consultants in accordance with the accounting standards regarding accounting for stock-based compensation and accounting for equity instruments that are issued to other than employees for acquiring or in conjunction with selling goods or services. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably determinable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earlier of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by these accounting standards. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement if there is a term. The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of services from employees in the financial statements based on their fair values at the date of grant. The fair value of awards is amortized over the requisite service period. Financial guarantee A provision for possible losses to be absorbed by the Company for financial guarantees it provides is recorded as an accrued liability when the guarantees are made and recorded as “Allowance on guarantee” in the consolidated balance sheets. This accrued liability represents probable losses and is increased or decreased by accruing a “Allowance (reversal of allowance) on financial guarantee” throughout the terms of the guarantees as necessary when additional relevant information becomes available. The methodology used to estimate the liability for possible guarantee losses considers the guarantee contract amounts and a variety of factors, which include, depending on the counterparty, the latest financial position and performance of the borrowers, actual defaults, estimated future defaults, historical loss experience, estimated value of collateral or guarantees the customers or third parties offered, and other economic conditions, such as economic trends in the area and the country. The estimates are based upon information available at the time the estimates are made. It is possible that prior experience and default history of the borrowers are not indicative of future losses on guarantees made. Any increase or decrease in the provision would affect the Company’s consolidated income statements in future years. Foreign currency translation The reporting currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar. The functional currency of the Company and its PRC subsidiaries is the RMB. The functional currencies of its Hong Kong subsidiaries SGOCO International and CSL are the U.S. Dollar, Boca, GCL, 11 Hau Fook Street Limited and First Asia Tower Limited are the Hong Kong Dollar. Results of operations and cash flow are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate at the end of the period. Capital accounts are translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transaction occurred. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3 – Discontinued Operations On June 7, 2018, the Company transferred its 49% interest in CSL at an agreed value of HK$126,126,000 ($16.2 million) to Ms. Leung (Note 1). In the fourth quarter of 2018, management committed a plan to dispose of its remaining 51% equity interests in CSL and initiated efforts to locate buyers. On April 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) to sell to another individual, Ho Pui Lung (the “Purchaser”) 5,100 shares in the share capital of CSL, at a consideration of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million), which shall be satisfied by: 1. the surrender of the 2018 Notes (Note 16) with a principal amount of $3.76 million, beneficially owned by the Purchaser, to SGOCO for cancellation as an initial deposit upon signing of the LOI, and the cancellation shall be irrevocable unless the Company fails to complete the transaction contemplated herein without fault on the part of the Purchaser. On April 30, 2019, the 2018 Notes with a principal amount of $3.76 million were surrendered to the Company for cancellation in satisfaction of the initial deposit thereunder 2. the payment of the remaining balance by way of a cashier’s order made payable to the Company or such other means as may be mutually agreed by the parties As of December 31, 2018, operations of CSL to be disposed of were reported as discontinued operations. Accordingly, assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows related to CSL have been reclassified in the consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The following table presents the components of discontinued operations reported in the consolidated balance sheets: 2018 2017 Cash $ 5 $ 25 Advances to suppliers 45 49 Goodwill 12,831 18,843 Intangible assets 16,402 18,370 Assets held for sale 29,283 37,287 Classified as: — Current 29,283 74 — Non-current - 37,213 Other payables, accrued liabilities and customer deposits $ 182 $ 183 Deferred tax liabilities 4,100 4,593 Liabilities held for sale 4,282 4,776 Classified as: — Current 4,282 183 — Non-current - 4,593 The following table presents the components of discontinued operations reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss: Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 Revenues $ - $ - $ - Cost of revenues - - - Operating expenses (8,005 ) (2,740 ) - Loss before provision for income taxes (8,005 ) (2,740 ) - Income tax credit 492 329 - Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (7,513 ) (2,411 ) -

Pledged bank deposits

Pledged bank deposits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Pledged Bank Deposits [Abstract]
Pledged bank deposits	Note 4 – Pledged bank deposits These were bank deposits placed at a specified bank account to secure the Company’s letters of credit and were released upon maturity of the relevant letters of credit.

Accounts receivable, trade

Accounts receivable, trade	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, trade	Note 5 – Accounts receivable, trade Accounts receivable as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following: December 31, 2018 2017 Accounts receivable $ 208 $ 196 Allowance for doubtful accounts (196 ) (196 ) $ 12 $ - The movements in allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows: 2018 2017 Balance at the beginning of the year $ 196 $ 196 Addition - - Balance at the end of the year $ 196 $ 196 All of the Company’s customers are located in the PRC and Hong Kong. The Company provides credit in the normal course of business. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and maintains allowances for doubtful accounts based on factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other information.

Loans receivable, net

Loans receivable, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivables	Note 6- Loans receivable, net The interest rates on loans issued ranged between 6% and 23% for the year ended December 31, 2018, and ranged between 12% and 16% for the year ended December 31, 2017. Loans receivable consisted of the following: December 31, 2018 2017 Loan receivable, gross Personal loans $ 30,941 $ 670 Corporate loans 6,125 - Provision for loan losses - - Total loans receivable, net $ 37,066 $ 670 Less: classified as non-current loans receivable, net (6,019 ) - Total current loans receivable, net 31,047 670 The following is a maturity analysis of the Company’s loans receivable at December 31, 2018: For the year ending December 31, 2019 $ 31,047 2020 639 2021 4,338 2022 389 2023 33 2024 and thereafter 620 Total 37,066 The Company originates loans to customers located primarily in Hong Kong. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had 15 and 3 personal loan customers, and 3 and nil corporate loan customers, respectively. Provision for loan losses is estimated on a quarterly basis based on an assessment of specific evidence indicating doubtful collection, historical experience, loan balance aging and prevailing economic conditions. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for corporate and personal loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, no provision was charged to the statement of income, and no write-off against provisions was made. The following table represents the aging of loans receivable as of December 31, 2018 and 2017: December 31, 2018 2017 1-89 days past due $ 2,569 $ 2 90-179 days past due - - 180-365 days past due - 96 Over 1 year past due - - Total past due $ 2,569 $ 98 Current 34,497 572 Total loans $ 37,066 $ 670 Analysis of loans by collateral The following table summarizes the Company’s loan portfolio by collateral as of December 31, 2018: Personal loans Corporate loans Total Unsecured $ 17,500 $ - $ 17,500 Unsecured - guarantee backed loans - 3,846 3,846 Pledged assets backed loans - - - Collateral backed loans 13,441 2,279 15,720 $ 30,941 $ 6,125 $ 37,066 Unsecured Loans Unsecured loans are made to high net worth individuals. Guarantee Backed Loans A guaranteed loan is a loan guaranteed by a corporation or individual. Pledged Asset Backed Loans Pledged assets backed loans are loans with pledged assets. Lenders has rights of access to the pledged assets at the time the loan is made and do not need to register them with government entities to secure the loan. If the borrower defaults, the Company can sell the assets to recover the outstanding balance owed. Collateral Backed Loans A collateral backed loan is a loan in which the borrower puts up an asset under their ownership, possession or control, as collateral for the loan. An asset usually is land use rights, equity shares, equipment or buildings. The loan is secured against the collateral and the Company does not take physical possession of the collateral at the time the loan is made. The Company will verify ownership of the collateral and then register the collateral with the appropriate government entities to complete the secured transaction. In the event that the borrower defaults, the Company can then take possession of the collateral asset and sell it to recover the outstanding balance owed. If the sale proceed of the collateral asset is not sufficient to pay off the loan in full, the Company will file a lawsuit against the borrower and seek judgment for the remaining balance. Both collateral loans and pledged loans are considered secured loans. The amount of a loan that lenders provide depends on the value of the collateral pledged.

Provision for loan losses

Provision for loan losses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Allowance for Credit Losses	Note 7- Provision for loan losses The provision for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the provision. The provision is based on the Company’s past loan loss history, known and inherent risks of the borrower, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. Generally, the primary factors for the evaluation of provision for loan losses consist of business performance, financial position, cash flow and other operational performance of the debtors. Among these, cash flow of the debtors is the primary funding source for repayment for determining the provision for loan losses and any collateral, pledged asset or guarantee is considered as a secondary funding source for repayment. While management uses the best information available to make loan loss provision evaluations, adjustments to the provision may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions or changes in accounting guidance. Besides the repayment ability and willingness to repay, the Company evaluates the provision for loan losses of collateral backed loans based on whether the fair value of the collateral if the repayment is expected to be provided by the collateral is sufficient or not. For loans with pledged assets, the net realizable value of pledged assets for pledged backed loans will be estimated to see if they have sufficient coverage on the loans. For the guarantee backed loans, the Company evaluates the provision for loan losses based on the combination of the guarantee, including the fair value and net realizable value of guarantor’s financial position, credibility, liquidity and cash flow. No impairment for loan losses was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.

Other receivables and prepaymen

Other receivables and prepayments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Other receivables and prepayments	Note 8- Other receivables and prepayments Other receivables and prepayments as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following: December 31, 2018 2017 Utility deposits $ 10 $ - Other receivables 27 26 Prepaid employees compensation 1,461 - Other prepayments 362 2 Other receivables and prepayments $ 1,860 $ 28

Acquisition of subsidiaries and

Acquisition of subsidiaries and deposits paid for acquisition of subsidiaries	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition of subsidiaries and deposits paid for acquisition of subsidiaries	Note 9 - Acquisition of subsidiaries and deposits paid for acquisition of subsidiaries (a) Acquisition of Boca On December 28, 2015, SGOCO International entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") with Richly Conqueror Limited (the "Vendor") pursuant to which SGOCO International will acquire all of the issued share capital of Boca International Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong (“Boca”). Total consideration of the Sale Shares includes $52 million in cash, plus up to 19.9% new shares in SGOCO (as enlarged by the issuance). In December 2015, the Company paid a $52 million refundable deposit to the Vendor. Boca is principally engaged in environmental protection, energy saving technologies, equipment development and applications. Its business involves production and sales of phase change thermal energy storage materials as well as central air conditioning cooling and heating system application engineering. The Company and Richly Conqueror Limited entered into a supplemental agreement on February 29, 2016, pursuant to which SGOCO International agreed to issue 1,162,305 ordinary shares of the Company to the Vendor on or before March 15, 2016 and both parties confirmed the closing date of the transaction shall be March 31, 2016. The shares were issued on March 7, 2016, and the fair value of the shares was $3.51 per share on the closing date, March 31, 2016. After the completion of the acquisition, Boca became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company completed the valuations necessary to assess the fair values of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, resulting from which the amount of goodwill was determined and recognized as of the respective acquisition date. The following table summarizes the estimated aggregate fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date, March 31, 2016. Net liabilities acquired (including cash of $1 and other loan of $332 (Note 17)) $ (337 ) Amortizable intangible assets (i) Backlog contract (Note 11) 372 Proprietary technology (Note 11) 26,179 Goodwill 36,504 Deferred tax liabilities (6,638 ) Total $ 56,080 Total purchase price comprised of: – cash consideration (paid in fiscal 2015 in the form of refundable deposit) $ 52,000 – share-based consideration 4,080 Total $ 56,080 (i) Acquired amortizable intangible asset-backlog contract and proprietary technology have estimated amortization periods of one year and twenty years, respectively. The transaction resulted in a purchase price allocation of $36,504 to goodwill, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the transaction to the Company. Goodwill is attributed to the premium that the Company paid to obtain the value of the business of Boca and the synergies expected from the combined operations of Boca and the Company, the assembled workforce and their knowledge and experience in provision of products and projects utilizing “green” energy technologies. The total amount of the goodwill acquired is not deductible for tax purposes. Boca has not generated any material revenues for the year ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 as the Company is still negotiating with its customers about the project execution and delivery. The Company is expecting Boca to generate more revenues when it starts to execute its performance obligations under the contracts with its customers in the second quarter of 2019. After June 7, 2018, the Company’s effective equity interest in Boca was reduced to 51.1% (b) Potential Acquisition of Sola Green On December 22, 2015, the Company signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) to acquire all of the issued share capital of Sola Green Technologies Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong (“Sola Green”), for a purchase price of $40 million in form of cash or new shares in SGOCO, subject to satisfactory due diligence and customary purchase price adjustments. In December 2015, a refundable deposit of $34 million was paid to the shareholders of Sola Green. On March 1, 2016, an extension of the MOU was signed pursuant to which both parties originally expected that the definitive agreements would be executed and the transaction would be closed by June 30, 2016. The completion of the transaction is dependent on the completion of due diligence. Both parties had spent significant amount of time and efforts in the due diligence in 2016 but were unable to complete the process with satisfaction to both parties. On November 20, 2016, the Company sent an official notice to the Seller to terminate the due diligence process and requested full refund of the deposit paid to the Seller. On November 30, 2016, the Company received full deposit back from the Seller. Sola Green invests and develops energy-saving glass coating. (c) Acquisition of Century Skyway On December 27, 2016, the Company signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) to acquire all of the issued share capital of Century Skyway Limited (“CSL”), a company incorporated in Hong Kong, for a purchase price of $35 million in form of cash or new shares in SGOCO, subject to satisfactory due diligence and customary purchase price adjustments. In December 2016, a refundable deposit of $32 million was paid to the owner of CSL. CSL is principally engaged in Virtual Reality (“VR’) device and technologies research and development. Its development center and main researchers are in Shenzhen China. CSL’s R&D team has extensive experience and expertise in the VR industry. The R&D team cooperated with Razer to develop Open-Source Virtual Reality ("OSVR") product aimed on VR-Gaming. The OSVR product attended the 2017 US CES exhibition in Las Vegas in January, 2017. CSL develops VR technology and applies them on VR device. CSL’s VR technology applies on VR Head-mounted display ("HMD") which can reduce the number of cables needed for a VR signal/data link between HMD and the source unit. It also uses ultrasound to calibrate VR devices’ attitude without user’s intervention. The Company and Full Linkage Limited entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement on April 28, 2017, pursuant to which SGOCO International agreed to pay $32.6 million and issue 1.5 million newly issued ordinary shares of the Company to the Vendor on or before May 15, 2017. The shares were issued on May 4, 2017, and the fair value of the shares was $1.55 per share on the closing date, May 10, 2017. After the completion of the acquisition, CSL became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company completed the valuations necessary to assess the fair values of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, resulting from which the amount of goodwill was determined and recognized as of the respective acquisition date. The following table summarizes the estimated aggregate fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date, May 10, 2017. Net liabilities acquired (including cash of $1 and accrued liabilities of $ 68 $ (67 ) Amortizable intangible assets Technologies 19,682 Goodwill 20,230 Deferred tax liabilities (4,920 ) Total $ 34,925 Total purchase price comprised of: – cash consideration (paid in fiscal 2016 in the form of refundable deposit) $ 32,600 – share-based consideration 2,325 Total $ 34,925 The transaction resulted in a purchase price allocation of $20,230 to goodwill, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the transaction to the Company. Goodwill is attributed to the premium that the Company paid to obtain the value of the business of CSL and the synergies expected from the combined operations of CSL and the Company, the assembled workforce and their knowledge and experience in provision of products and projects utilizing VR technologies. The total amount of the goodwill acquired is not deductible for tax purposes. On June 5, 2017, CSL incorporated a wholly foreign owned subsidiary, Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited, for the development of VR technology and application of these technologies on VR device in China. CSL and Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited have not generated revenues for the After June 7, 2018, the Company’s effective equity interest in Boca was reduced to 51% after the completion of the transfer of a 49% interest in CSL to Ms. Leung (Note 1). In the fourth quarter of 2018, management committed a plan to dispose of its remaining 51% equity interests in CSL and initiated efforts to locate buyers. On April 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) to sell to another individual, Ho Pui Lung (the “Purchaser”) 5,100 shares in the share capital of CSL, at a consideration of HK$99.45 million ($12.75 million) ( Note 3). (d) Acquisition of Giant Connection Limited On December 22, 2017, Giant Connection Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGOCO, completed the acquisition of Giant Credit Limited (“GCL”) contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement entered into by Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (as vendor) and the Company in consideration for HK$19.6 million ($2.4 million), which was satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 2,220,283 $1.06 After the completion of the acquisition, GCL became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company completed the valuations necessary to assess the fair values of the tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, resulting from which the amount of goodwill was determined and recognized as of the respective acquisition date. The following table summarizes the estimated aggregate fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date, December 22, 2017. Net assets acquired (including cash of $943, loan receivables of $670, interest receivables of $6, property, plant and equipment of $508 and income tax payable of $ 14 $ 2,113 Goodwill 248 Deferred tax liabilities (7 ) Total $ 2,354 Total purchase price comprised of: — share-based consideration $ 2,354 Total $ 2,354 The transaction resulted in a purchase price allocation of $248 to goodwill, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the transaction to the Company. Goodwill is attributed to the premium that the Company paid to obtain the value of the business of GCL and the synergies expected from the combined operations of GCL and the Company, the assembled workforce and their knowledge and experience in provision of money lending service. The total amount of the goodwill acquired is not deductible for tax purposes. (e) Acquisition of Paris Sky Limited On June 7, 2018, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Giant Connection Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Paris Sky Limited, whose then sole shareholder and sole director were Leung Iris Chi Yu (“Ms. Leung”) and Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (see (d) above, respectively. In consideration for (1) the allotment of 3,889,050 ordinary shares of the Company to Leung Iris Chi Yu (“Ms. Leung”), at an initial agreed value of HK$30,334,590 ($3.9 million), the fair value of the 3,889,050 ordinary shares was $4.8 million, which was calculated based on the stock price of $1.23 per share on June 7, 2018, (2) the transfer of a 49% interest in CSL at an agreed value of HK$126,126,000 ($16.2 million), (3) the transfer of a 48.9% interest in Boca at an agreed value of HK$184,842,000 ($23.7 million), and (4) the issuance of a promissory note to Ms. Leung in the principal amount of HK$27,103,410 ($3.5 million), bearing a 8% interest per annum, by Giant Connection Limited, the Company acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Paris Sky Limited, an investment holding company which, through its wholly owned subsidiary, First Asia Tower Limited, owns a property located at No. 8 Fui Yiu Kok Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. The Company repaid the promissory note in full on August 22, 2018. As 99.9% of t he fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in the leasehold property, the acquisition of Paris Sky Limited is considered an asset acquisition. Net assets acquired Property, plant and equipment* $ 52,994 Allowance on guarantee (817 ) Other assets acquired (including cash of $1,957, other assets of $50, Other payables of $170 and income tax payable of $ 4 1,833 Deferred tax assets 116 Deferred tax liabilities (5,998 ) Total $ 48,128 Total purchase price comprised of: — share-based consideration $ 4,784 — 48.9% interest in Boca 23,699 — 49% interest in CSL 16,170 — promissory note 3,475 Total $ 48,128 * Property, plant and equipment acquired included leasehold land and buildings with a value of $ 53.0 215.32 27.61 (f) Acquisition of Vision Lane On October 3, 2018, the Company signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) to acquire all of the issued share capital of Vision Lane, a company incorporated in British Virgin Island and engages in property investment in Hong Kong. Vision Lane owns all of the issued share capital of First Asia Finance Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong. First Asia Finance Limited holds a Money Lenders License and engages in money lending business in Hong Kong. On December 31, 2018, a refundable deposit of $6.4 million was paid to the owner of Vision Lane Limited. On February 5, 2019, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Paris Sky Limited entered into a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Vision Lane for an initial consideration of $12,428,205 4,519,347 $1.10 7.5 4,519,347 5.2 $1.16 12.7 After the completion of the acquisition, Vision Lane Limited and First Asia Finance Limited became wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. The following table sets forth the Company’s best estimate of fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The Company is in the process of obtaining a third-party valuation for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and will refine fair value estimates when the valuation is completed using the balances as of the closing date, March 12, 2019. Net assets acquired (including cash of $1,122, loan receivables of $7,495, interest receivables of $151, property, plant and equipment of $1,095, other receivables of $20, account payables of $30, other payables of $607 and income tax payable of $ 81 $ 9,165 Goodwill 3,658 Deferred tax liabilities (124 ) Total $ 12,699 Total purchase price comprised of: – cash consideration $ 7,457 – share-based consideration 5,242 Total $ 12,699 The transaction resulted in a purchase price allocation of $3,658 to goodwill, representing the financial, strategic and operational value of the transaction to the Company. Goodwill is attributed to the premium that the Company paid to obtain the value of the business of Vision Lane and the synergies expected from the combined operations of Vision Lane and the Company, the assembled workforce and their knowledge and experience in provision of money lending service. The total amount of the goodwill acquired is not deductible for tax purposes.

Plant and equipment, net and al

Plant and equipment, net and allowance on guarantee	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Plant and equipment, net and allowance on guarantee	Note 10 –Plant and equipment, net and allowance on guarantee Plant and equipment consisted of the following as of December 31, 2018 and 2017: December 31, 2018 2017 Leasehold land and buildings* $ 57,320 $ 499 Construction in progress 2,442 - Machinery and equipment 7 2 Vehicles and office equipment 22 23 Total 59,791 524 Impairment (385 ) - Less: accumulated depreciation (1,087 ) (13 ) Plant and equipment, net $ 58,319 $ 511 * Including leasehold land and buildings with a carrying value of $52.1 million as of December 31, 2018 which are pledged against the banking facilities of HK$215.32 million ($27.61 million) of a company beneficially owned by Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (see Note 9(d) and (e) above). The financial guarantee in the form of property pledge of $974 as of December 31, 2018 was measured at fair value on the basis of estimation of the probability that the borrower would be unable to either repay the loan or fulfil the loan contract terms (the default risk) and the amount that would be recovered at events of default (the recovery rate). Construction in progress represented equipment pending installation. Depreciation expense from continuing operations was $1,074, $2 and $3 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. No depreciation expense from discontinued operations was incurred for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During the course of the Company’s strategic review of its operations in the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company assessed the recoverability of the carrying value of certain property, plant and equipment which resulted in impairment losses from continuing operations of approximately $0.4

Intangible assets, net

Intangible assets, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible assets, net	Note 11 – Intangible assets, net Intangible assets, net, as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following: December 31, 2018 2017 Backlog contract (Note 9) $ 372 $ 372 Proprietary technology (Note 9) 26,179 26,179 Accumulated amortization (3,972 ) (2,663 ) Intangible assets, net $ 22,579 $ 23,888 Amortization expenses of intangible assets from continuing operations were $1,309, $1,402 and $1,261 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Amortization expenses of intangible assets from discontinued operations were $1,968, $1,312 and $nil for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During the course of the Company’s strategic review of its operations, the Company assessed the recoverability of the carrying value of the Company’s intangible assets. The impairment charge, if any, represented the excess of carrying amounts of the Company’s intangible assets over their fair value, using the expected future discounted cash flows. The Company believes that there was no impairment of its intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016. As of , amortization expenses related to intangible assets for future periods are estimated to be as follows: For the years ending December 31, 2024 and 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 thereafter $ $ $ $ $ $ Amortization expenses 1,309 1,309 1,309 1,309 1,309 16,034

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	Note 12 - Goodwill The movement of the goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2018 2017 and 2016 is as follows: Balance as of January 1, 2016 $ - Acquisition of Boca 36,504 Balance as of December 31, 2016 36,504 Acquisition of GCL 248 Impairment of goodwill in relation to Boca (5,618 ) Balance as of December 31, 2017 31,134 Impairment of goodwill in relation to Boca (10,330 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 $ 20,804 The Company performed goodwill impairment test at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests when an event occurs or circumstances change indicating the asset might be impaired. As of December 31, 2018, the Company performed testing on reporting units comprise of the green energy products and services, the Virtual Reality (“VR”) technologies products and services, and the money lending services. The Company first assessed qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. For those reporting units where it is determined that it is more likely than not that their fair values are less than the units’ carrying amounts, the Company will perform the first step of a two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. After performing the assessment, if the carrying amounts of the reporting units are higher than their fair values, the Company will perform the second step of the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. In 2017, the Company performed qualitative assessments for all reporting units. Based on the requirements of ASC 350-20-35-3C through ASC 350-20-35-3G, the Company evaluated all relevant factors, weighed all factors in their totality. As the financial performance of the green energy products and services reporting unit and the VR technologies products and services reporting unit were below original expectations, fair value of these reporting units were indicated to be lower than its carrying value. For these reporting units, where it was determined that it was more likely than not that its fair value was less than the units’ carrying amount after performing the qualitative assessment, as a result, the Company performed the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test for these two reporting units. For the two-step goodwill impairment test, the Company estimated the fair value with either income approach or asset approach for specific reporting unit components. With the income approach, the Company estimates the fair value of the reporting units using discounted cash flows. Forecasts of future cash flows are based on the best estimate of future net sales and operating expenses, based primarily on expected expansion, pricing, market share, and general economic conditions. Certain estimates of discounted cash flows involve businesses with limited financial history and developing revenue models. Changes in these forecasts could significantly change the amount of impairment recorded, if any. Asset based approach is used in evaluating the fair value of some specific components which is deemed as the most prudent approach due to the unpredictability of future cash flows. The result of step one impairment test for the green energy products and services reporting unit failed, with its determined fair value lower than the book value. The Company performed step two impairment test, applying the income approach, resulting an impairment loss of goodwill of $10.33 The result of step one impairment test for the VR technologies products and services reporting unit failed, with its determined fair value lower than the book value. The result of step two impairment test, applying the income approach, resulting an impairment loss of $5.50 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2018. The result of step one impairment test for the VR technologies products and services reporting unit failed, with its determined fair value lower than the book value. The result of step two impairment test, applying the income approach, resulting an impairment loss of goodwill of $6.01 million being recorded for the year ended December 31, 2018, and an impairment loss of $ As of December 31, 2018, the Company was negotiating with a potential buyer on the terms of disposal of CSL. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of CSL were recognized as “assets held for sale” and “liabilities held for sale,” respectively. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, goodwill in the amount of $12,831 and $18,843 million, respectively, was reclassified to “assets held for sale.” The Company completed the acquisition of the money lending reporting unit on December 22, 2017. The Company believes that there was no impairment of the money lending reporting unit for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

Short-term bank loan

Short-term bank loan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Short-term Debt, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Short-term Debt [Text Block]	Note 13 - Short-term bank loan On November 30, 2018, the Company obtained banking facilities from Alpen Baruch Bank for loans with a maximum amount of $0.2 million

Employee pension

Employee pension	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Employee pension	Note 14 - Employee pension Regulations in the PRC require the Company to contribute to a defined contribution retirement plan for all permanent employees. The PRC government is responsible for the pension liability to these retired employees. The Company is required to make monthly contributions to the state retirement plan at 20% of the base requirement for all permanent employees. Different geographic locations have different base requirements. The Company’s subsidiaries incorporated in Hong Kong participated in defined contribution Mandatory Provident Fund (the “MPF Scheme”) under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance, for all of its employees in Hong Kong. The Company is required to contribute 5% of the monthly salaries for all Hong Kong based employees to the MPF Scheme (subject to a cap). Total pension expense incurred by the Company from continuing operations was $10, $20 and $9 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Total pension expense incurred by the Company from discontinued operations was $3, $4 and $nil for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Warrant derivative liability

Warrant derivative liability	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Warrant derivative liability	Note 15 - Warrant derivative liability Investor Warrants On April 5, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain unrelated investors to sell an aggregate of 434,783 shares of the Company’s ordinary shares and warrants to purchase up to an initial 326,087 of the Company’s ordinary shares with an initial exercise price of $2.75 per share. Warrants to purchase the Company’s ordinary shares were issued to investors in amount equal to 75% of the shares purchased by each investor under the Purchase Agreement. On November 15, 2017, the Company consummated a private placement of the Company’s ordinary stock pursuant to a series of Stock Purchase Agreements, dated November 13, 2017. Under the Stock Purchase Agreements, the Company sold shares at a price of $0.80. As such, pursuant to Section 3(b) of the Warrants, the Company has determined that the Investor Warrants exercise price per share of ordinary stock shall be hereby adjusted to $1.00 and the number of shares of ordinary stock subject to the Investor Warrants shall be hereby increased to 896,739 As of December 31, 2018, 721,836 Investor Warrants were outstanding, and their fair values were $253. Placement Agent Warrants In connected with the offering of the Company’s shares on April 5, 2017 (see above), the Company issued 34,783 warrants (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) to its placement agent (an amount equal to 8% of our ordinary shares sold to investors in the offering). On November 15, 2017, as a result of the private placement of the Company’s ordinary stock pursuant to a series of Stock Purchase Agreements, and pursuant to Section 3(b) of the Warrants, the Company has determined that the Placement Agent Warrants exercise price per share of ordinary stock shall be hereby adjusted to $1.00 and the number of shares of ordinary stock subject to the Placement Agent Warrants shall be hereby increased to 95,653 shares, with an expiration date of April 4, 2021. As of December 31, 2018, 95,653 Placement Agent Warrants were outstanding, and their fair values were $33. As of December 31, 2017, 95,653 Placement Agent Warrants were outstanding, and their fair values were $65. The amount of $394, ($150) The Investor Warrants and Placement Agent Warrants are exercisable for a period of four years commencing from April 5, 2017. Following is a summary of the warrant activity for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017: Number of Warrants Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years Outstanding at January 1, 2017 - $ - - Exercisable at January 1, 2017 - - - Granted* 992,392 1.00 4.00 Exercised /surrendered - - - Expired - - - Outstanding at December 31, 2017 992,392 $ 1.00 3.26 Exercisable at January 1, 2018 992,392 1.00 - Granted - - - Exercised 174,903 1.39 - Surrendered - - - Expired - - - Exercisable at December 31, 2018 817,489 $ 1.00 2.26 * After a price reset adjustment on November 15, 2017, Investor Warrants to purchase an initial 434,783 of the Company’s shares granted on April 5, 2017 have been adjusted to purchase 896,739 of the Company’s shares, and Placement Agent Warrants to purchase an initial 34,783 of the Company’s shares granted on April 5, 2017 have been adjusted to purchase 95,653 of the Company’s shares.

Convertible notes

Convertible notes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Convertible Notes [Abstract]
Convertible notes	Note 16 – Convertible notes The Company entered into a series of Securities Purchase Agreements (the "Agreements") with certain investors between June and September, 2015. Pursuant to the Agreements, the Company issued certain convertible notes (the “Notes”) to the investors in a total principal amount of $1,149. A summary of the major terms of the Agreements are presented as follows: Investor Principal amount Issue date Maturity date Interest rate Conversion discount rate (b) LG Capital Funding, LLC $ 231 6/10/2015 6/10/2016 8 % 35 % JSJ Investments INC 150 6/3/2015 12/3/2015 12 % 43 % Crown Bridge Partner, LLC 46 9/11/2015 8/25/2016 5 % 42 % Service Trading Company, LLC 105 6/11/2015 6/11/2016 8 % 35 % Adar Bays, LLC 158 6/11/2015 6/11/2016 8 % 35 % Vis Vires Group, INC 159 6/10/2015 3/15/2016 8 % 39 % Black Forest Capital, LLC 300 7/17/2015 7/17/2016 12 % 42 % $ 1,149 (a) At any time before, on and after the maturity date, this note has a cash redemption premium of 150%. (b) The rate is the discount to the lowest closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the 10 or 20 days prior to the date of conversion or execution of the convertible note agreements, as the case may be. The conversion feature is dual indexed to the Company’s stock and is considered an embedded derivative which needs to be bifurcated from the host instrument in accordance with ASC 815. ASC 815-15-25 provides that if an entity has a hybrid financial instrument that would require bifurcation of embedded derivatives under ASC 815, the entity may irrevocably elect to initially and subsequently measure a hybrid financial instrument in its entirety at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The fair value election can be made instrument by instrument and shall be supported by concurrent documentation or a preexisting documented policy for automatic election. The Company elected to measure the Notes in their entirety at fair value with changes in fair value recognized as non-operating income or loss at each balance sheet date in accordance with ASC 815-15-25. In addition, issuance costs of $44 and $106 associated with the Notes offering have been expensed as incurred in the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the note holders have fully converted the remaining Notes with a total principal amount of $1,114 into 1,343,425 ordinary shares of the Company. On April 18, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Mr. So Chun LIN, an unrelated party, pursuant to which the investor purchased a note for $5,779,602, bearing 2.5% interest per annum 5 years from the date of issuance. At any time prior to the earlier of the maturity date or the date on which $1.50 The contractual obligation to pay interest on the 2018 Notes results in an indirect contractual obligation to pay dividends on the base instrument. The present value of the expected dividend (interest) stream of $0.5 million is classified as liability and the difference between the proceeds of the 2018 Notes and the fair value of the liability component is attributable to equity component ($5.3 million). The issuance of the 2018 Notes did not give rise to a beneficial conversion feature due to the market price of the shares of the Company at the issuance date of $1.07 being less than the effective conversion price was $1.38 per share.

Other payables and accrued liab

Other payables and accrued liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Other payables and accrued liabilities	Note 17 - Other payables and accrued liabilities Other payables and accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following: December 31, Note 2018 2017 Accrued professional fees $ 141 $ 112 Advances from unrelated third parties (iii) 398 283 Accrued staff costs and staff benefits 10 31 Rental deposits from tenants 215 - Rental receipt in advance 6 - Interest receipt in advance 42 - Other loan – secured (i) 367 355 Other loans – unsecured (ii) 3,076 2,172 Others 3 - $ 4,258 $ 2,953 (i) The amount represents a loan of $ 256 5 (ii) The amount represents loans of $3.1 million advanced from unrelated parties to the Company. The loans are unsecured, bearing 5% interest per annum and has no fixed term of repayment. (iii) The advances from unrelated third parties are unsecured, interest free and have no fixed terms of repayment.

Capital transactions

Capital transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 18 - Capital transactions Preferred stock On January 29, 2008, the Company amended its articles of association and authorized 1,000,000 preferred shares. No preferred shares were issued or registered in the IPO. There were no preferred shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. Issuance of capital stock 2018 During January 2018, a total of 174,903 On September 20, 2018, the Company closed a rights offering and issued and sold an aggregate of 50,663,270 ordinary shares at the subscription price of $0.99 per share, pursuant to the exercise of subscriptions and oversubscriptions in the rights offering from its existing stockholders. The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $50.16 million from the rights offering before deducting offering expenses of $166. The rights offering was made pursuant to the Company's effective registration statement on Form F-1 (Registration No. 333-225977) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Share-based compensation On April 10, 2018, a total of 180,000 shares were issued to certain of the Company’s directors and employees, which vested immediately. The grant date fair value was $1.08 per share. Compensation expense of $194 was recorded in the statement of comprehensive loss in 2018. On June 8, 2018, Raleigh Siu Lau was appointed as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors. In connection with Mr. Lau’s appointment as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, the Compensation Committee granted Mr. Lau 1,000,000 restricted ordinary shares. One-third of the shares shall vest on June 8, 2019, one-third of the shares shall vest of June 8, 2020 and the remaining one-third of the shares shall vest on June 8, 2021, if Mr. Lau remains employed by the Company on each such vesting date. On June 8, 2018, Tommy Wing Ling Lui was appointed as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer by the Board of Directors. In connection with Mr. Lui’s appointment as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, the Compensation Committee granted Mr. Lui 500,000 restricted ordinary shares. One-third of the shares shall vest on June 8, 2019, one-third of the shares shall vest of June 8, 2020 and the remaining one-third of the shares shall vest on June 8, 2021, if Mr. Lui remains employed by the Company on each such vesting date. Compensation expense of $400 was recorded in the statement of comprehensive loss in 2018 in relation to the restricted ordinary shares granted to Mr. Lau and Mr. Lui. As of December 31, 2018, there was $1,461 unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted shares, which is to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 2.44 years. The Company determined the fair value of restricted shares based on its stock price on the date of grant of $1.2 per share. 2017 On March 20, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an unrelated investor to sell an aggregate of 117,361 shares of the Company’s ordinary shares. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company sold 117,361 ordinary shares to investors for a per share purchase price of $2.04. The securities were offered and sold by the Company pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-214141), which was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 17, 2016, amended on December 23, 2016, and was declared effective on January 4, 2017, and a related prospectus. The investor paid full amount of $239, and the Company issued 117,361 shares on March 28, 2017. The fair value of the shares was $2.85 per share on March 28, 2017. On April 5, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain unrelated investors to sell an aggregate of 434,783 shares of the Company’s ordinary shares, and warrants to purchase up to an initial 326,087 of the Company’s ordinary shares with an initial exercise price of $2.75 per share. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company sold 434,783 ordinary shares to investors for a per share purchase price of $2.30. Warrants to purchase the Company’s ordinary shares were issued to investors in amount equal to 75% of the shares purchased by each investor under the Purchase Agreement. The securities were offered and sold by the Company pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-214141), which was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 17, 2016, amended on December 23, 2016, and was declared effective on January 4, 2017, and a related prospectus. The investor paid full amount of $1,000, and the Company issued 434,783 shares on April 7, 2017. The fair value of the shares was $2.70 per share on April 7, 2017. On November 13, 201 7, the Company, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with two unrelated investors pursuant to sell an aggregate of 2,314,500 shares of its ordinary stock, par value $0.004 per share, at a per share purchase price of $0.80 , for aggregate proceeds of $1,852. The investors paid full amount of $1,852 on November 14, 2017 and the Company issued 2,314,500 Share-based compensation On January 5, 2017, a total of 190,000 shares were issued to certain of the Company’s directors, certain employees and consultants, which vested immediately. The grant date fair value was $3.90 per share. 2016 Certain investors have agreed to purchase 1,900,000 shares of our common stock for an amount of $7 million. In May 2016, the Company received the first tranche of $350. The investors paid the balance of $6,650 on August 11, 2016 and the Company issued 1,900,000 shares on September 19, 2016. The fair value of the shares was $3.30 per share on September 19, 2016. Share-based compensation On December 8, 2016, a total of 320,000 shares were issued to the Company’s directors, certain employees and consultants, which vested immediately. The grant date fair value was $3.43 per share. On March 29, 2016, a total of 31,250 shares were issued to a consultant of the Company. The grant date fair value for such shares was $3.38 per share. On March 15, 2016, a total of 48,000 shares were issued to the Company’s independent directors, certain employees and consultants, which vested immediately. The grant date fair value was $3.35 per share. On February 29, 2016, a total of 60,000 shares were issued to the certain IR service providers. The grant date fair value was $3.37 per share.

Statutory reserves

Statutory reserves	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Statutory Reserves [Abstract]
Statutory reserves	Note 19 - Statutory reserves Statutory reserves The laws and regulations of the PRC require that before an enterprise distributes profits to its owners, it must first satisfy all tax liabilities, provide for losses in previous years, and make allocations in proportions determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors after the statutory reserves. Surplus reserve fund As stipulated by the Company Law of the PRC, as applicable to Chinese companies with foreign ownership, net income after taxation can only be distributed as dividends after appropriation has been made for the following: 1. Making up cumulative prior years’ losses, if any; 2. Allocations to the “Statutory surplus reserve” of at least 10% of income after tax, as determined under PRC accounting rules and regulations, until the fund amounts to 50% of the company’s registered capital; and 3. Allocations to the discretionary surplus reserve, if approved in the shareholders’ general meeting. The surplus reserve fund is non-distributable other than during liquidation and can be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any. It may be utilized for business expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholding or by increasing the par value of the shares currently held by them, provided that the remaining reserve balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered capital. The Company did not make appropriations to the statutory reserves for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016. No appropriations were made to surplus reserve fund.

Income taxes

Income taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes	Note 20 - Income taxes Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 Income tax expenses– Hong Kong (146 ) - - Deferred income tax benefit $ 457 $ 350 $ 315 311 350 $ 315 Income is subject to tax in the various countries in which the Company operates. The Company is a tax-exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands. SGO is incorporated in the State of Delaware that is subject to U.S. corporate income tax on its taxable income at a rate of up to 21% for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and U.S. corporate income tax on its taxable income of up to 35 No provision for income taxes in the United States has been made as SGO had no taxable income for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016. The Company mainly conducts its operating business through its subsidiaries in China, including Hong Kong. The subsidiaries incorporated in Hong Kong and are subject to Hong Kong taxation on income derived from their activities conducted in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Profits Tax has been calculated at 16.5% of the estimated assessable profit for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016. The subsidiaries incorporated in mainland China are governed by the Income Tax Law of the PRC concerning foreign invested enterprises and foreign enterprises and various local income tax laws (the Income Tax Laws), and are subject to % tax rate throughout the periods presented. The Income Tax Laws also impose a 10% withholding income tax for dividends distributed by a foreign invested enterprise to its immediate holding company outside China for distribution of earnings generated after January 1, 2008. Under the Income Tax Laws, the distribution of earnings generated prior to January 1, 2008 is exempt from the withholding tax. As our subsidiaries in the PRC will not be distributing earnings to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, no deferred The following table reconciles the U.S. statutory rates to the Company’s effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016: Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 U.S. Statutory rates 21.0 % 34.0 % 34.0 % Foreign income not recognized in USA (21.0 ) (34.0 ) (34.0 ) China income taxes 25.0 25.0 25.0 Impact of tax rate in other jurisdiction (7.5 ) (6.4 ) (1.6 ) Provisional re-measurement of deferred taxes - (0.9 ) - Tax effect of non-deductible expenses (12.3 ) (10.1 ) - Valuation allowance (2.2 ) (1.3 ) (2.9 ) Under provision in respect of prior years (0.3 ) Other (a) (0.5 ) (2.5 ) (14.6 ) Effective income taxes 2.2 % 3.8 % 5.9 % Notes: (a) There were no other material items affecting the effective income tax for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 except for (i) losses incurred by SGOCO of approximately $ 0.3 0.9 3.1 Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Deferred income tax assets: Net operating loss carry-forward $ 1,573 $ 1,422 Allowance on guarantee 161 - Less: Valuation allowance ( ) (1,422 ) $ 161 $ - Deferred tax liabilities Proprietary technology of BOCA $ 5,645 $ 5,972 Backlog - - Virtual reality technologies - - Leasehold land and buildings 6,341 7 $ 11,986 $ 5,979 The deferred income tax assets wholly relates to net tax loss carry forwards. The net operating loss carry forwards derived from the Company’s PRC entities, HK entities and U.S. entity. The net tax loss attributable to those PRC entities can only be carried forward for a maximum period of five years. As of December 31, 2018, and 2017, the Company had and $2,277, respectively, of deductible tax loss carry forwards that expire through December 31, 2023. The net tax loss of the Hong Kong entities of and $4,455 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, available for offset against future profits may be carried forward indefinitely. Management believes that the Company will not realize these potential tax benefits as the Company’s operations in these PRC and Hong Kong entities will not generate any operating profits in the foreseeable future. As a result, the full amount of the valuation allowance was provided against the potential tax benefits. As of December 31, 2018, and 2017, the Company’s U.S. entity, SGO, had net tax loss carry-forwards of $609 and $609, respectively, available to reduce future taxable income which will expire in various years through 2033. Management believes that the Company will not realize these potential tax benefits as the Company’s U.S. operations will not generate any operating profits in the foreseeable future. As a result, the full amount of the valuation allowance was provided against the potential tax benefits.

Related party and shareholder t

Related party and shareholder transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 21 - Related party and shareholder transactions During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company purchased equipment of $nil, $7 On April 1, 2018, a company beneficially owned by Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (principal shareholder of the Company) leased a property in No. 11 Hau Fook Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, from a subsidiary of the Company. The lease will be expired on March 30, 2020. During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company received rental amounts of $37, $nil and $nil that are included in revenue, respectively.

Loss per share

Loss per share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Loss per share	Note 22 - Loss per share The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted loss per share computation: For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 　 Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of SGOCO Group Ltd. — continuing operations $ (8,174 ) $ (8,803 ) $ (5,047 ) — discontinued operations (4,198 ) (2,411 ) - Net loss $ (12,372 ) $ (11,214 ) $ (5,047 ) 　 　 Weighted average shares used in calculating loss per share 35,080,704 11,341,629 7,422,208 　 　 Loss from continuing operations per share – basic and diluted $ (0.23 ) $ (0.78 ) $ (0.68 ) Loss from discontinued operations per share – basic and diluted $ (0.12 ) $ (0.21 ) $ - Net loss per share – basic and diluted $ (0.35 ) $ (0.99 ) $ (0.68 ) As of December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, all the Company’s outstanding warrants and convertible notes were excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation as they were anti-dilutive.

Segment information

Segment information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 23 – Segment information The Company’s segments are business units that offer different products and services and are reviewed separately by the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”), or the decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. During 2016, after the acquisition of Boca, there is one additional segment, consisting of the provision of green energy products and services. During 2017, after the acquisition of CSL and Giant Credit, there are two additional segments, consisting of the VR service and products and money lending. During 2018, after the acquisition of 11 Hau Fook Street Limited and Paris Sky Limited, there are one additional segment, consisting of the property lease and management. For the year ended December 31, 2018 LCD/LED products Green energy products and services VR products and services Money lending services Property lease and management Corporate unallocated (note) Consolidated Revenues $ - $ 10 $ - $ 980 $ 590 $ - $ 1,580 Gross (loss) profit - (1,368 ) - 912 (599 ) - (1,055 ) Operating expenses (1,504 ) (10,489 ) - (45 ) (616 ) (609 ) (13,263 ) Operating (loss) profit (1,504 ) (11,857 ) - 867 (1,215 ) (609 ) (14,318 ) Other income (expenses) 262 (140 ) - - - 334 456 (Loss) profit before provision for income taxes (1,242 ) (11,997 ) - 867 (1,215 ) (275 ) (13,862 ) Income tax benefit - 327 - (175 ) 159 - 311 Net (loss) profit from continuing operations (1,242 ) (11,670 ) - 692 (1,056 ) (275 ) (13,551 ) As of December 31, 2018 Identifiable long-lived 1 25,021 - 492 55,384 - 80,898 Total assets 17,348 45,615 29,283 40,947 56,180 1,468 190,841 For the year ended December 31, 2017 LCD/LED products Green energy products and services VR products and services Money lending services Corporate unallocated (note) Consolidated Revenues $ 42 $ 9 $ - $ - $ - $ 51 Gross (loss) profit 16 (1,308 ) - - - (1,292 ) Operating expenses (1,052 ) (6,009 ) - - (773 ) (7,834 ) Operating loss from continuing (1,036 ) (7,317 ) - - (773 ) (9,126 ) Other income (expenses) 136 (13 ) - - (150 ) (27 ) Loss before provision for income taxes (900 ) (7,330 ) - - (923 ) (9,153 ) Income tax benefit - 350 - - - 350 Net loss from continuing operations (900 ) (6,980 ) - - (923 ) (8,803 ) 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 As of December 31, 2017 　 　 　 　 　 　 Identifiable long-lived assets 3 23,888 18,370 508 - 42,769 Total assets 2,085 56,696 37,287 2,376 9 98,453 Green energy Corporate LCD/LED products unallocated For the year ended December 31, 2016 products and services (note) Consolidated Revenues $ 5,067 $ 2 $ - $ 5,069 Gross profit 200 2 - 202 Operating expenses 1,281 1,272 1,617 4,170 Operating loss from continuing operations (1,081 ) (1,270 ) (1,617 ) (3,968 ) Other income (expenses) 137 (9 ) (1,522 ) (1,394 ) Loss before provision for income taxes (944 ) (1,279 ) (3,139 ) (5,362 ) Income tax benefit - 315 - 315 Net loss from continuing operations (944 ) (964 ) (3,139 ) (5,047 ) The VR products and services are reported as discontinued operations (Note 3). Note: The Company does not allocate its assets located and expenses incurred outside Hong Kong and China to its reportable segments because these assets and activities are managed at a corporate level. Geographic area data is based on product shipment destination. In accordance with the enterprise-wide disclosure requirements of the accounting standard, the Company’s net revenue from external customers by geographic areas is as follows: For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 Mainland China $ - $ 42 $ 751 Hong Kong 1,580 9 4,318 Total $ 1,580 $ 51 $ 5,069

Commitments and contingencies

Commitments and contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and contingencies	Note 24 - Commitments and contingencies The management is not currently aware of any threatened or pending litigation or legal matters, which would have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. Our contractual obligations primarily consist of operating lease obligations. The following table sets forth a breakdown of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2018 and their maturity profile: For the years ending December 31, 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 and thereafter Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating lease agreements 46 38 5 - - - 89 Financial guarantee issued: As a result of the acquisition of Paris Sky Limited (Note 9(e)), the property, plant and equipment acquired included leasehold land and buildings with a value of $53.0 million at the date of acquisition which are pledged against the banking facilities of HK$215.32 million ($27.61 million) of a company beneficially owned by Kimmy Lai Ching Luk (Note 9(d)). The property pledge (allowance on guarantee) was measured at fair value on the basis of estimation of the probability that the borrower would be unable to either repay the loan or fulfil the loan contract terms (the default risk) and the amount that would be recovered at events of default (the recovery rate).

Future minimum rental income un

Future minimum rental income under operating leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Disclosure [Table Text Block]	Note 25 – Future minimum rental income under operating leases SGOCO’s operations include the leasing of commercial property a property located at No. 11 Hau Fook Street, Kowloon and No. 8 Fui Yiu Kok Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories. For the year ending December 31, Future Minimum Rentals 2019 $ 934 2020 572 2021 146 2022 26 2023 - Total 1,678 There are no contingent rentals as of December 31, 2018.

Concentration of risks

Concentration of risks	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration of risks	Note 26 - Concentration of risks Credit risk is one of the most significant risks for the Company’s business and arise principally in lending activities. Credit risk on loans receivable is controlled by the application of credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. To minimize credit risk, the Company requires collateral primarily in the form of rights to property. The Company originates loans to customers located primarily in Hong Kong. This geographic concentration of credit exposes the Company to a higher degree of risk associated with this economic region. In measuring the credit risk of lending loans to corporate customers, the Company mainly reflects the “probability of default” by the customer on its contractual obligations and considers the current financial position of the customer and the exposures to the customer and its likely future development. For individual customers, the Company uses standard approval procedures to manage credit risk for personal loans. As of December 31, 2018, the loan receivable due from 3 customers accounted for 10%, 10% and 51% of total loan receivable, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, no other customer accounted for more than 10% of total loan balance. As of December 31, 2017, the loan receivable due from 3 customer accounted for 16%, 48% and 36% of total loan receivable, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, no other customer accounted for more than 10% of total loan balance. Revenue from 2 major customers was 14 10% Revenue from 2 major customers was 66.7% Revenue from a major customer wad approximately 85.1% Three major vendors provided approximately 90.6% A major vendor provided approximately 86.1% of total purchases by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2016.

Subsequent events

Subsequent events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Note 27 – Subsequent events On March 12, 2019, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Paris Sky Limited closed a Share Exchange Agreement for the entire issued share capital of Vision Lane Limited. The acquisition was consummated in consideration for a total of $12,428,205, satisfied by (1) the allotment of 4,519,347 $1.10

Accounting policies (Policies)

Accounting policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of presentation and principle of consolidation	Basis of presentation and principle of consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the financial statements of the Company and all its majority-owned subsidiaries that require consolidation. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation. The following entities were consolidated as of December 31, 2018: Place incorporated Ownership percentage SGOCO Cayman Islands Parent Company SGOCO International Hong Kong 100 Beijing SGOCO Beijing, China 100 SGO Delaware, USA 100 Boca International Limited (“Boca”) Hong Kong 51 Century Skyway Limited (“CSL”) Hong Kong 51 Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited Shenzhen, China 51 Giant Connection Limited Republic of Seychelles 100 Giant Credit Limited (“GCL”) Hong Kong 100 11 Hau Fook Street Limited Hong Kong 100 Paris Sky Limited Marshall Islands 100 First Asia Tower Limited Hong Kong 100
Use of estimates	Use of estimates Preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas requiring the use of management’s estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, the collectability of its receivables, the fair value and accounting treatment of certain financial instruments, the valuation and recognition of share-based compensation arrangements, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combination, useful life of intangible assets, assessment of impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.
Business Combinations	Business combinations The Company accounts for its business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805 "Business Combinations." The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the acquisition date fair values of the assets transferred and liabilities incurred by the Company to the sellers and equity instruments issued. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets and liabilities acquired or assumed are measured separately at their fair values as of the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any noncontrolling interests. The excess of (i) the total costs of acquisition, fair value of the noncontrolling interests and acquisition date fair value of any previously held equity interest in the acquiree over (ii) the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the acquiree is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. During the measurement period, which can be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. In a business combination achieved in stages, the Company re-measures the previously held equity interest in the acquiree immediately before obtaining control at its acquisition-date fair value and the re-measurement gain or loss, if any, is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. When there is a change in ownership interests that result in a loss of control of a subsidiary, the Company deconsolidates the subsidiary from the date control is lost. Any retained noncontrolling investment in the former subsidiary is measured at fair value and is included in the calculation of the gain or loss upon deconsolidation of the subsidiary. For the Company's majority-owned subsidiaries, a noncontrolling interest is recognized to reflect the portion of their equity which is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the Group. “Net income (loss)” on the consolidated income statements includes the “net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests”. The cumulative results of operations attributable to noncontrolling interests are also recorded as noncontrolling interests in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Plant and equipment	Plant and equipment Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred. Major additions are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation of plant and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for substantially all assets with estimated lives as follows: Leasehold land and buildings Leasehold land and buildings are depreciated over the shorter of the unexpired term of lease and their estimated useful lives, being no more than 50 Machinery and equipment 4 10 Vehicles and office equipment 4 5 Construction in progress represents capital expenditures for direct costs of construction or acquisition and the interest expenses directly related to the construction. Capitalization of these costs ceases and the construction in progress is transferred to the appropriate category of property, plant and equipment when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the assets for their intended use are completed. Construction in progress is not depreciated.
Intangible assets	Intangible assets Intangible assets acquired through business acquisitions are recognized as assets separate from goodwill if they satisfy either the "contractual-legal" or "separability" criterion. Purchased intangible assets and intangible assets arising from the acquisitions of subsidiaries are recognized and measured at fair value upon acquisition. Separately identifiable intangible assets that have determinable lives continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method as follows: Proprietary technology of BOCA 20 years Virtual reality technologies 10 years Backlog 1 year Separately identifiable intangible assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of any impairment loss for identifiable intangible assets is based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of the acquired entity as a result of the Company's acquisitions of interests in its subsidiaries. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. In the qualitative assessment, the Company considers primary factors such as industry and market considerations, overall financial performance of the reporting unit, and other specific information related to the operations. Based on the qualitative assessment, if it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is performed. The Company annually, or more frequently if the Company believes indicators of impairment exist, reviews the carrying value of goodwill to determine whether impairment may exist. In performing the two-step quantitative impairment test, the first step compares the fair values of each reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of each reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is not considered to be impaired and the second step will not be required. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step compares the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner similar to accounting for a business combination with the allocation of the assessed fair value determined in the first step to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. This allocation process is only performed for the purposes of evaluating goodwill impairment and does not result in an entry to adjust the value of any assets or liabilities. An impairment loss is recognized for any excess in the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill. Application of a goodwill impairment test requires significant management judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets, liabilities and goodwill to reporting units, and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. Goodwill arises from Company’s three reporting units: the green energy products and services, the Virtual Reality technologies products and services, and the money lending services. The Company performs its annual impairment tests on December 31 of each year.
Warrant liability	Warrant liability For warrants that are not indexed to the Company’s stock, the Company records the fair value of the issued warrants as a liability at each balance sheet date and records changes in the estimated fair value as a non-cash gain or loss in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income. The warrant liability is recognized in the balance sheet at the fair value (level 3). The fair value of these warrants has been determined using the Monte-Carlo simulation model. The Monte-Carlo simulation model provides for assumptions regarding volatility, call and put features and risk-free interest rates within the total period to maturity.
Impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill	Impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Accounts receivable and other receivables	Accounts receivable and other receivables Receivables include trade accounts due from customers and other receivables such as cash advances to employees, related parties and third parties and advances to suppliers. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentration, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to determine if the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate. An estimate for doubtful accounts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Delinquent account balances are written-off after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable and known bad debts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when identified. As of December 31, 2018, and 2017, there was $196 and $196 allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable, respectively. Management believes that the remaining accounts receivable are collectible.
Loans receivables, net	Loans receivables, net Loans receivable primarily represent loan amounts due from customers. Loans receivable are recorded at unpaid principal balances net of provision that reflects the Company’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected.
Provision for loan losses	Provision for loan losses The provision for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge offs (net of recoveries). Recoveries represent subsequent collection of amounts previously charged-off. The increase in provision for loan losses is the netting effect of “reversal” and “provision” for both business and personal loans. If the ending balance of the provision for loan losses after any charge offs (net of recoveries) is less than the beginning balance, it will be recorded as a “reversal”; if it is larger, it will be recorded as a “provision” in the provision for loan loss. The netting amount of the “reversal” and the “provision” is presented in the statements of comprehensive loss. The provision consists of specific and general components. The specific component consists of the amount of impairment related to loans that have been evaluated on an individual basis, and the general component consists of the amount of impairment related to loans that have been evaluated on a collective basis. Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”). The Company recognizes a charge-off when management determines that full repayment of a loan is not probable. The primary factor in making that determination is the potential outcome of a lawsuit against the delinquent debtor. The Company will recognize a charge-off when the Company loses contact with the delinquent borrower for more than one year or when the court rules against the Company to seize the collateral asset of the delinquent debt from either the guarantor or borrower. In addition, when the recoverability of the delinquent debt is highly unlikely, the senior management team will go through a stringent procedure to approve a charge-off. Management estimates the provision balance required using past loan loss experience, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of the provision may be made for specific loans, but the entire provision is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off. The provision for loan losses is maintained at a level believed to be reasonable by management to absorb probable losses as of each balance sheet date. The provision is based on factors such as an assessment of individual loans and actual loss. The Company evaluates its provision for loan losses on a quarterly basis or more often as necessary.
Interest receivable	Interest receivable Interest receivable are accrued and credited to income as earned but not received. The Company determines a loan past due status by the number of days that have elapsed since a borrower has failed to make a contractual interest or principal payment. Accrual of interest is generally discontinued when either (i) reasonable doubt exists as to the full, timely collection of interest or principal or (ii) when a loan interest or principal becomes past due by more than 90 days. Additionally, any previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed. Subsequent recognition of income occurs only to the extent payment is received, subject to management’s assessment of the collectability of the remaining interest and principal. Loans are generally restored to an accrual status when it is no longer delinquent and collectability of interest and principal is no longer in doubt and past due interest is recognized at that time.
Fair value of financial instruments	Fair value of financial instruments The Company’s financial instruments primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other receivables, other payables and accrued liabilities, advances to suppliers, short-term loans, customer deposits and convertible notes. As of the balance sheet dates, the estimated fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other receivables, other payables and accrued liabilities, advances to suppliers, short-term loans and customer deposits were not materially different from their carrying values as presented due to the short maturities of these instruments and that the interest rates on the borrowings approximate those that would have been available for loans for similar remaining maturity and risk profile at the respective reporting periods. The fair value measurement accounting standard defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels are defined as follows: • Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. • Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments. • Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value. The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis: Carrying Value at Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Warrant derivative liability $ 286 $ - $ - $ 286 A summary of changes in Warrant derivative liability for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 was as follows: Balance at January 1, 2016 and 2017 $ - Issuance of warrants on April 5, 2017 530 Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability 150 Balance at December 31, 2017 680 Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability (394 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 286 The fair value of the outstanding warrants was calculated using the Monte-Carlo simulation Model with the following assumptions at inception and on subsequent valuation date: Warrants December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 April 5, 2017 Market price per share (USD/share) $ 0.85 $ 1.06 $ 2.75 Exercise price (USD/share) 1.00 1.00 2.75 Risk free rate 2.53 % 2.00 % 1.83 % Dividend yield - % - % - % Expected term/Contractual life (years) 2.26 3.26 4.00 Expected volatility 81.54 % 110.46 % 106.46 %
Comprehensive income	Comprehensive income U.S. GAAP generally requires that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income or loss. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities are reported as separate components of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income or loss. The components of other comprehensive income or loss consist of foreign currency translation adjustments net of realization of foreign currency translation gain relating to disposal of subsidiaries.
Revenue recognition	Revenue recognition In May 2014 the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes all existing revenue recognition requirements, including most industry specific guidance. This new standard requires a company to recognize revenues when it transfers goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that the company expects to receive for those goods or services. The FASB subsequently issued the following amendments to ASU No. 2014-09 that have the same effective date and transition date: ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations; ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing; ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients; and ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Company adopted these amendments with ASU 2014-09 (collectively, the new revenue standards). The Company has assessed the impact of the guidance by reviewing its existing customer contracts and current accounting policies and practices to identify differences that will result from applying the new requirements, including the evaluation of its performance obligations, transaction price, customer payments, transfer of control and principal versus agent considerations. Based on the assessment, the Company concluded that there was no change to the timing and pattern of revenue recognition for its current revenue streams in scope of ASC 606 and therefore there were no material changes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption of ASC 606. Pursuant to ASC606-10-15-2, the interest income generated by the Company is scoped out of ASC606. In accordance with ASC Topic 606, revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company’s customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. In determining when and how much revenue is recognized from contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five-step analysis: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. Product sales Revenues from product sales are recognized when the customer obtains control of the Company’s product, which occurs at a point in time, typically upon delivery to the customer. The Company expenses incremental costs of obtaining a contract as and when incurred if the expected amortization period of the asset that it would have recognized is one year or less or the amount is immaterial. Revenues from product sales are recorded net of reserves established for applicable discounts and allowances that are offered within contracts with the Company’s customers. Interest on loan receivables Interest on loan receivables is accrued monthly in accordance with their contractual terms and recorded in accrued interest receivable. The Company does not charge prepayment penalties. Additionally, any previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed and accrual is discontinued, when either (i) reasonable doubt exists as to the full, timely collection of interest or principal or (ii) when a loan becomes past due by more than 90 days. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had outstanding interest related contract amount $2.4 million, which were expected to be completed within 12 months after December 31, 2018. Property lease and management Minimum contractual rental income related to property leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. Straight-line rental revenue commences when the tenant assumes control of the leased premises. In accordance with the Company’s standard lease terms, rental payments are generally due on a monthly basis. Tenant recovery revenue includes payments from tenants as reimbursements for management fees and utilities, etc., which are recognized when the related expenses are incurred. Rental from office lease and tenant recovery revenue together is recorded as “Property lease and management.” Below is the summary presenting the Company’s revenues disaggregated by products and services and timing of revenue recognition: Year ended December 31, Revenue by recognition over time vs point in time 2018 2017 2016 Revenue by recognition over time $ 1,570 $ - $ - Revenue by recognition at a point in time 10 51 5,069 $ 1,580 51 $ 5,069 Year ended December 31, Revenue by major product line 2018 2017 2016 Interest on loans $ 980 $ - $ - Property lease and management 590 - - Product sale 10 51 5,069 $ 1,580 51 $ 5,069 Contract Balances For the twelve months ended December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any significant incremental costs of obtaining contracts with customers incurred and/or costs incurred in fulfilling contracts with customers within the scope of ASC Topic 606, that shall be recognized as an asset and amortized to expenses in a pattern that matches the timing of the revenue recognition of the related contract. Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations are recorded as contract liabilities (advance from customers), which will be recognized as revenues upon the satisfaction of performance obligations through the transfer of related promised goods and services to customers. The Company’s contract liabilities consist of rental receipt in advance related to rent paid in advance for leasing office. Below is the summary presenting the movement of the Company’s contract liabilities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018: Rental receipt in advance Balance as of January 1, 2018 $ - Acquisition of First Asia Tower Limited 10 Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance (10) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 6 Balance as of December 31, 2018 6
Allocation to Remaining Performance Obligations	Allocation to Remaining Performance Obligations The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient in paragraph ASC Topic 606-10-50-14 and did not disclose the information related to transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied as of December 31, 2018, because either the performance obligation of the Company’s contracts with customers has an original expected duration of one year or less or the Company has a right to consideration from a borrower or a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the borrower or the customer of the Company’s performance completed to date, therefore the Company may recognize revenue in the amount to which the Company has a right to invoice or collect.
Income taxes	Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the accounting standard issued by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method as required by this accounting standard, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The charge for taxation is based on the results for the reporting period as adjusted for items which are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. The effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Under the accounting standard regarding accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the year incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company has not incurred any interest related to income taxes. U.S. GAAP also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition. The Company’s Chinese subsidiaries are subject to taxation in the PRC. The PRC income tax returns are generally not subject to examination by the tax authorities for tax years before calendar (tax) year 2012. With a few exceptions, the calendar (tax) years 2013-2018 remain open to examination by tax authorities in the PRC.
Share-based compensation	The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from consultants in accordance with the accounting standards regarding accounting for stock-based compensation and accounting for equity instruments that are issued to other than employees for acquiring or in conjunction with selling goods or services. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably determinable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earlier of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by these accounting standards. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement if there is a term. The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of services from employees in the financial statements based on their fair values at the date of grant. The fair value of awards is amortized over the requisite service period.
Financial guarantee	Financial guarantee A provision for possible losses to be absorbed by the Company for financial guarantees it provides is recorded as an accrued liability when the guarantees are made and recorded as “Allowance on guarantee” in the consolidated balance sheets. This accrued liability represents probable losses and is increased or decreased by accruing a “Allowance (reversal of allowance) on financial guarantee” throughout the terms of the guarantees as necessary when additional relevant information becomes available. The methodology used to estimate the liability for possible guarantee losses considers the guarantee contract amounts and a variety of factors, which include, depending on the counterparty, the latest financial position and performance of the borrowers, actual defaults, estimated future defaults, historical loss experience, estimated value of collateral or guarantees the customers or third parties offered, and other economic conditions, such as economic trends in the area and the country. The estimates are based upon information available at the time the estimates are made. It is possible that prior experience and default history of the borrowers are not indicative of future losses on guarantees made. Any increase or decrease in the provision would affect the Company’s consolidated income statements in future years.
Foreign currency translation	Foreign currency translation The reporting currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar. The functional currency of the Company and its PRC subsidiaries is the RMB. The functional currencies of its Hong Kong subsidiaries SGOCO International and CSL are the U.S. Dollar, Boca, GCL, 11 Hau Fook Street Limited and First Asia Tower Limited are the Hong Kong Dollar. Results of operations and cash flow are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate at the end of the period. Capital accounts are translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transaction occurred. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred. The balance sheet amounts with the exception of equity were translated using RMB6.89 and RMB6.53 to $1.00 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The equity accounts were stated at their historical exchange rates. The average translation rates applied to the income and cash flow statement amounts for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 were RMB6.64, RMB6.76, and RMB 6. 64
Recent accounting pronouncements	Recent accounting pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (“ROU”) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), which is effective January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted on January 1, 2019. The guidance introduces a new credit reserving model known as the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model, which is based on expected losses, and differs significantly from the incurred loss approach used today. The CECL model requires measurement of expected credit losses not only based on historical experience and current conditions, but also by including reasonable and supportable forecasts incorporating forward-looking information and will likely result in earlier recognition of credit reserves. The Company does not intend to adopt the new standard early and is currently evaluating the impact the new guidance will have on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows; however, it is expected that the new CECL model will alter the assumptions used in calculating credit losses on loans, among other financial instruments, and may result in material changes to the Company’s credit reserves. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The guidance should be adopted on a prospective basis for the annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its consolidated financial statements. In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, "Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which expands the scope of ASC 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from non-employees. An entity should apply the requirements of ASC 718 to non-employee awards except for specific guidance on inputs to an option pricing model and the attribution of cost. The amendments specify that ASC 718 applies to all share-based payment transactions in which a grantor acquires goods or services to be used or consumed in a grantor's own operations by issuing share-based payment awards. The new guidance is effective for SEC filers for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019 (i.e., January 1, 2020, for calendar year entities). Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effects of the adoption of this guidance and currently believes that it will impact the accounting of the share-based awards granted to non-employees. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement - Disclosure Framework (Topic 820). The updated guidance improves the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for any removed or modified disclosures. The Company is currently assessing the timing and impact of adopting the updated provisions to its consolidated financial statements. In December 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-20, Leases (Topic 842): Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors. The amendments clarify or simplify certain narrow aspects of ASC 842 for lessors. Specifically: 1) The amendments provide an accounting policy election whereby lessors may choose not to evaluate whether certain sales taxes and other similar taxes are lessor costs or lessee costs. Instead, lessors making the election will account for those costs as if they are lessee costs, i.e., through the balance sheet instead of the income statement. 2) Lessors will exclude from variable payments, and therefore revenue, lessor costs paid by lessees directly to third parties. Conversely, lessors will include in variable payments, and therefore revenue, such costs that are paid by the lessor and reimbursed by the lessee, and 3) Regarding contracts with lease and nonlease components, lessors will allocate certain variable payments to the lease and nonlease components when the changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable payment is based occur. The amount of variable payments allocated to the lease components will be recognized in profit or loss, while the amount of variable payments allocated to nonlease components will be recognized in accordance with other GAAP. If an entity has not yet adopted the new leases standard, it must adopt ASU 2018-20 concurrently with the leases standard. If an entity has previously adopted the new leases standard, specific transition requirements apply. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASU on the consolidated financial statements. Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

Accounting policies (Tables)

Accounting policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Description [Table Text Block]	The following entities were consolidated as of December 31, 2018: Place incorporated Ownership percentage SGOCO Cayman Islands Parent Company SGOCO International Hong Kong 100 Beijing SGOCO Beijing, China 100 SGO Delaware, USA 100 Boca International Limited (“Boca”) Hong Kong 51 Century Skyway Limited (“CSL”) Hong Kong 51 Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited Shenzhen, China 51 Giant Connection Limited Republic of Seychelles 100 Giant Credit Limited (“GCL”) Hong Kong 100 11 Hau Fook Street Limited Hong Kong 100 Paris Sky Limited Marshall Islands 100 First Asia Tower Limited Hong Kong 100
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis: Carrying Value at Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Warrant derivative liability $ 286 $ - $ - $ 286
Schedule of changes in financial liabilities	A summary of changes in Warrant derivative liability for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 was as follows: Balance at January 1, 2016 and 2017 $ - Issuance of warrants on April 5, 2017 530 Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability 150 Balance at December 31, 2017 680 Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability (394 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 286
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	The fair value of the outstanding warrants was calculated using the Monte-Carlo simulation Model with the following assumptions at inception and on subsequent valuation date: Warrants December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 April 5, 2017 Market price per share (USD/share) $ 0.85 $ 1.06 $ 2.75 Exercise price (USD/share) 1.00 1.00 2.75 Risk free rate 2.53 % 2.00 % 1.83 % Dividend yield - % - % - % Expected term/Contractual life (years) 2.26 3.26 4.00 Expected volatility 81.54 % 110.46 % 106.46 %
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Below is the summary presenting the Company’s revenues disaggregated by products and services and timing of revenue recognition: Year ended December 31, Revenue by recognition over time vs point in time 2018 2017 2016 Revenue by recognition over time $ 1,570 $ - $ - Revenue by recognition at a point in time 10 51 5,069 $ 1,580 51 $ 5,069 Year ended December 31, Revenue by major product line 2018 2017 2016 Interest on loans $ 980 $ - $ - Property lease and management 590 - - Product sale 10 51 5,069 $ 1,580 51 $ 5,069
Schedule Of Movements Of Contract Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The Company’s contract liabilities consist of rental receipt in advance related to rent paid in advance for leasing office. Below is the summary presenting the movement of the Company’s contract liabilities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018: Rental receipt in advance Balance as of January 1, 2018 $ - Acquisition of First Asia Tower Limited 10 Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance (10) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 6 Balance as of December 31, 2018 6

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the components of discontinued operations reported in the consolidated balance sheets: 2018 2017 Cash $ 5 $ 25 Advances to suppliers 45 49 Goodwill 12,831 18,843 Intangible assets 16,402 18,370 Assets held for sale 29,283 37,287 Classified as: — Current 29,283 74 — Non-current - 37,213 Other payables, accrued liabilities and customer deposits $ 182 $ 183 Deferred tax liabilities 4,100 4,593 Liabilities held for sale 4,282 4,776 Classified as: — Current 4,282 183 — Non-current - 4,593 The following table presents the components of discontinued operations reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss: Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 Revenues $ - $ - $ - Cost of revenues - - - Operating expenses (8,005 ) (2,740 ) - Loss before provision for income taxes (8,005 ) (2,740 ) - Income tax credit 492 329 - Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (7,513 ) (2,411 ) -

Accounts receivable, trade (Tab

Accounts receivable, trade (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts receivable, trade	Accounts receivable as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following: December 31, 2018 2017 Accounts receivable $ 208 $ 196 Allowance for doubtful accounts (196 ) (196 ) $ 12 $ -
Schedule of movements in allowance for doubtful accounts	The movements in allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows: 2018 2017 Balance at the beginning of the year $ 196 $ 196 Addition - - Balance at the end of the year $ 196 $ 196

Loans receivable, net (Tables)

Loans receivable, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	Loans receivable consisted of the following: December 31, 2018 2017 Loan receivable, gross Personal loans $ 30,941 $ 670 Corporate loans 6,125 - Provision for loan losses - - Total loans receivable, net $ 37,066 $ 670 Less: classified as non-current loans receivable, net (6,019 ) - Total current loans receivable, net 31,047 670
Loans Receivable Maturity Due	The following is a maturity analysis of the Company’s loans receivable at December 31, 2018: For the year ending December 31, 2019 $ 31,047 2020 639 2021 4,338 2022 389 2023 33 2024 and thereafter 620 Total 37,066
Past Due Financing Receivables	The following table represents the aging of loans receivable as of December 31, 2018 and 2017: December 31, 2018 2017 1-89 days past due $ 2,569 $ 2 90-179 days past due - - 180-365 days past due - 96 Over 1 year past due - - Total past due $ 2,569 $ 98 Current 34,497 572 Total loans $ 37,066 $ 670
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	The following table summarizes the Company’s loan portfolio by collateral as of December 31, 2018: Personal loans Corporate loans Total Unsecured $ 17,500 $ - $ 17,500 Unsecured - guarantee backed loans - 3,846 3,846 Pledged assets backed loans - - - Collateral backed loans 13,441 2,279 15,720 $ 30,941 $ 6,125 $ 37,066

Other receivables and prepaym_2

Other receivables and prepayments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Receivables and Prepayments	Other receivables and prepayments as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following: December 31, 2018 2017 Utility deposits $ 10 $ - Other receivables 27 26 Prepaid employees compensation 1,461 - Other prepayments 362 2 Other receivables and prepayments $ 1,860 $ 28

Acquisition of subsidiaries a_2

Acquisition of subsidiaries and deposits paid for acquisition of subsidiaries (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule of Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the estimated aggregate fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date, March 31, 2016. Net liabilities acquired (including cash of $1 and other loan of $332 (Note 17)) $ (337 ) Amortizable intangible assets (i) Backlog contract (Note 11) 372 Proprietary technology (Note 11) 26,179 Goodwill 36,504 Deferred tax liabilities (6,638 ) Total $ 56,080 Total purchase price comprised of: – cash consideration (paid in fiscal 2015 in the form of refundable deposit) $ 52,000 – share-based consideration 4,080 Total $ 56,080 (i) Acquired amortizable intangible asset-backlog contract and proprietary technology have estimated amortization periods of one year and twenty years, respectively. Net liabilities acquired (including cash of $1 and accrued liabilities of $ 68 $ (67 ) Amortizable intangible assets Technologies 19,682 Goodwill 20,230 Deferred tax liabilities (4,920 ) Total $ 34,925 Total purchase price comprised of: – cash consideration (paid in fiscal 2016 in the form of refundable deposit) $ 32,600 – share-based consideration 2,325 Total $ 34,925
Giant Connection Limited [Member]
Schedule of Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the estimated aggregate fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date, December 22, 2017. Net assets acquired (including cash of $943, loan receivables of $670, interest receivables of $6, property, plant and equipment of $508 and income tax payable of $ 14 $ 2,113 Goodwill 248 Deferred tax liabilities (7 ) Total $ 2,354 Total purchase price comprised of: — share-based consideration $ 2,354 Total $ 2,354
Paris Sky Limited [Member]
Schedule of Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	As 99.9% of t he fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in the leasehold property, the acquisition of Paris Sky Limited is considered an asset acquisition. Net assets acquired Property, plant and equipment* $ 52,994 Allowance on guarantee (817 ) Other assets acquired (including cash of $1,957, other assets of $50, Other payables of $170 and income tax payable of $ 4 1,833 Deferred tax assets 116 Deferred tax liabilities (5,998 ) Total $ 48,128 Total purchase price comprised of: — share-based consideration $ 4,784 — 48.9% interest in Boca 23,699 — 49% interest in CSL 16,170 — promissory note 3,475 Total $ 48,128 * Property, plant and equipment acquired included leasehold land and buildings with a value of $ 53.0 215.32 27.61

Plant and equipment, net and _2

Plant and equipment, net and allowance on guarantee (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Plant and Equipment, Net	Plant and equipment consisted of the following as of December 31, 2018 and 2017: December 31, 2018 2017 Leasehold land and buildings* $ 57,320 $ 499 Construction in progress 2,442 - Machinery and equipment 7 2 Vehicles and office equipment 22 23 Total 59,791 524 Impairment (385 ) - Less: accumulated depreciation (1,087 ) (13 ) Plant and equipment, net $ 58,319 $ 511 * Including leasehold land and buildings with a carrying value of $52.1 million as of December 31, 2018 which are pledged against the banking facilities of HK$215.32 million ($27.61 million) of a company beneficially owned by Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (see Note 9(d) and (e) above). The financial guarantee in the form of property pledge of $974 as of December 31, 2018 was measured at fair value on the basis of estimation of the probability that the borrower would be unable to either repay the loan or fulfil the loan contract terms (the default risk) and the amount that would be recovered at events of default (the recovery rate).

Intangible assets, net (Tables)

Intangible assets, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Table Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets net	Intangible assets, net, as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following: December 31, 2018 2017 Backlog contract (Note 9) $ 372 $ 372 Proprietary technology (Note 9) 26,179 26,179 Accumulated amortization (3,972 ) (2,663 ) Intangible assets, net $ 22,579 $ 23,888
Schedule of Amortization expenses related to intangible assets	As of , amortization expenses related to intangible assets for future periods are estimated to be as follows: For the years ending December 31, 2024 and 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 thereafter $ $ $ $ $ $ Amortization expenses 1,309 1,309 1,309 1,309 1,309 16,034

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The movement of the goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2018 2017 and 2016 is as follows: Balance as of January 1, 2016 $ - Acquisition of Boca 36,504 Balance as of December 31, 2016 36,504 Acquisition of GCL 248 Impairment of goodwill in relation to Boca (5,618 ) Balance as of December 31, 2017 31,134 Impairment of goodwill in relation to Boca (10,330 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 $ 20,804

Warrant derivative liability (T

Warrant derivative liability (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Warrant Activity	Following is a summary of the warrant activity for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017: Number of Warrants Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years Outstanding at January 1, 2017 - $ - - Exercisable at January 1, 2017 - - - Granted* 992,392 1.00 4.00 Exercised /surrendered - - - Expired - - - Outstanding at December 31, 2017 992,392 $ 1.00 3.26 Exercisable at January 1, 2018 992,392 1.00 - Granted - - - Exercised 174,903 1.39 - Surrendered - - - Expired - - - Exercisable at December 31, 2018 817,489 $ 1.00 2.26 * After a price reset adjustment on November 15, 2017, Investor Warrants to purchase an initial 434,783 of the Company’s shares granted on April 5, 2017 have been adjusted to purchase 896,739 of the Company’s shares, and Placement Agent Warrants to purchase an initial 34,783 of the Company’s shares granted on April 5, 2017 have been adjusted to purchase 95,653 of the Company’s shares.

Convertible notes (Tables)

Convertible notes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Convertible Notes [Abstract]
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]	A summary of the major terms of the Agreements are presented as follows: Investor Principal amount Issue date Maturity date Interest rate Conversion discount rate (b) LG Capital Funding, LLC $ 231 6/10/2015 6/10/2016 8 % 35 % JSJ Investments INC 150 6/3/2015 12/3/2015 12 % 43 % Crown Bridge Partner, LLC 46 9/11/2015 8/25/2016 5 % 42 % Service Trading Company, LLC 105 6/11/2015 6/11/2016 8 % 35 % Adar Bays, LLC 158 6/11/2015 6/11/2016 8 % 35 % Vis Vires Group, INC 159 6/10/2015 3/15/2016 8 % 39 % Black Forest Capital, LLC 300 7/17/2015 7/17/2016 12 % 42 % $ 1,149 (a) At any time before, on and after the maturity date, this note has a cash redemption premium of 150%. (b) The rate is the discount to the lowest closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the 10 or 20 days prior to the date of conversion or execution of the convertible note agreements, as the case may be.

Other payables and accrued li_2

Other payables and accrued liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Other payables and accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 consisted of the following: December 31, Note 2018 2017 Accrued professional fees $ 141 $ 112 Advances from unrelated third parties (iii) 398 283 Accrued staff costs and staff benefits 10 31 Rental deposits from tenants 215 - Rental receipt in advance 6 - Interest receipt in advance 42 - Other loan – secured (i) 367 355 Other loans – unsecured (ii) 3,076 2,172 Others 3 - $ 4,258 $ 2,953 (i) The amount represents a loan of $ 256 5 (ii) The amount represents loans of $3.1 million advanced from unrelated parties to the Company. The loans are unsecured, bearing 5% interest per annum and has no fixed term of repayment. (iii) The advances from unrelated third parties are unsecured, interest free and have no fixed terms of repayment.

Income taxes (Tables)

Income taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 Income tax expenses– Hong Kong (146 ) - - Deferred income tax benefit $ 457 $ 350 $ 315 311 350 $ 315
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The following table reconciles the U.S. statutory rates to the Company’s effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016: Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 U.S. Statutory rates 21.0 % 34.0 % 34.0 % Foreign income not recognized in USA (21.0 ) (34.0 ) (34.0 ) China income taxes 25.0 25.0 25.0 Impact of tax rate in other jurisdiction (7.5 ) (6.4 ) (1.6 ) Provisional re-measurement of deferred taxes - (0.9 ) - Tax effect of non-deductible expenses (12.3 ) (10.1 ) - Valuation allowance (2.2 ) (1.3 ) (2.9 ) Under provision in respect of prior years (0.3 ) Other (a) (0.5 ) (2.5 ) (14.6 ) Effective income taxes 2.2 % 3.8 % 5.9 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Deferred income tax assets: Net operating loss carry-forward $ 1,573 $ 1,422 Allowance on guarantee 161 - Less: Valuation allowance ( ) (1,422 ) $ 161 $ - Deferred tax liabilities Proprietary technology of BOCA $ 5,645 $ 5,972 Backlog - - Virtual reality technologies - - Leasehold land and buildings 6,341 7 $ 11,986 $ 5,979

Loss per share (Tables)

Loss per share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted loss per share computation: For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 　 Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of SGOCO Group Ltd. — continuing operations $ (8,174 ) $ (8,803 ) $ (5,047 ) — discontinued operations (4,198 ) (2,411 ) - Net loss $ (12,372 ) $ (11,214 ) $ (5,047 ) 　 　 Weighted average shares used in calculating loss per share 35,080,704 11,341,629 7,422,208 　 　 Loss from continuing operations per share – basic and diluted $ (0.23 ) $ (0.78 ) $ (0.68 ) Loss from discontinued operations per share – basic and diluted $ (0.12 ) $ (0.21 ) $ - Net loss per share – basic and diluted $ (0.35 ) $ (0.99 ) $ (0.68 )

Segment information (Tables)

Segment information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	During 2018, after the acquisition of 11 Hau Fook Street Limited and Paris Sky Limited, there are one additional segment, consisting of the property lease and management. For the year ended December 31, 2018 LCD/LED products Green energy products and services VR products and services Money lending services Property lease and management Corporate unallocated (note) Consolidated Revenues $ - $ 10 $ - $ 980 $ 590 $ - $ 1,580 Gross (loss) profit - (1,368 ) - 912 (599 ) - (1,055 ) Operating expenses (1,504 ) (10,489 ) - (45 ) (616 ) (609 ) (13,263 ) Operating (loss) profit (1,504 ) (11,857 ) - 867 (1,215 ) (609 ) (14,318 ) Other income (expenses) 262 (140 ) - - - 334 456 (Loss) profit before provision for income taxes (1,242 ) (11,997 ) - 867 (1,215 ) (275 ) (13,862 ) Income tax benefit - 327 - (175 ) 159 - 311 Net (loss) profit from continuing operations (1,242 ) (11,670 ) - 692 (1,056 ) (275 ) (13,551 ) As of December 31, 2018 Identifiable long-lived 1 25,021 - 492 55,384 - 80,898 Total assets 17,348 45,615 29,283 40,947 56,180 1,468 190,841 For the year ended December 31, 2017 LCD/LED products Green energy products and services VR products and services Money lending services Corporate unallocated (note) Consolidated Revenues $ 42 $ 9 $ - $ - $ - $ 51 Gross (loss) profit 16 (1,308 ) - - - (1,292 ) Operating expenses (1,052 ) (6,009 ) - - (773 ) (7,834 ) Operating loss from continuing (1,036 ) (7,317 ) - - (773 ) (9,126 ) Other income (expenses) 136 (13 ) - - (150 ) (27 ) Loss before provision for income taxes (900 ) (7,330 ) - - (923 ) (9,153 ) Income tax benefit - 350 - - - 350 Net loss from continuing operations (900 ) (6,980 ) - - (923 ) (8,803 ) 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 As of December 31, 2017 　 　 　 　 　 　 Identifiable long-lived assets 3 23,888 18,370 508 - 42,769 Total assets 2,085 56,696 37,287 2,376 9 98,453 Green energy Corporate LCD/LED products unallocated For the year ended December 31, 2016 products and services (note) Consolidated Revenues $ 5,067 $ 2 $ - $ 5,069 Gross profit 200 2 - 202 Operating expenses 1,281 1,272 1,617 4,170 Operating loss from continuing operations (1,081 ) (1,270 ) (1,617 ) (3,968 ) Other income (expenses) 137 (9 ) (1,522 ) (1,394 ) Loss before provision for income taxes (944 ) (1,279 ) (3,139 ) (5,362 ) Income tax benefit - 315 - 315 Net loss from continuing operations (944 ) (964 ) (3,139 ) (5,047 )
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Geographic area data is based on product shipment destination. In accordance with the enterprise-wide disclosure requirements of the accounting standard, the Company’s net revenue from external customers by geographic areas is as follows: For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 Mainland China $ - $ 42 $ 751 Hong Kong 1,580 9 4,318 Total $ 1,580 $ 51 $ 5,069

Commitments and contingencies (

Commitments and contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Contributions and Operating Lease Obligations	Our contractual obligations primarily consist of operating lease obligations. The following table sets forth a breakdown of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2018 and their maturity profile: For the years ending December 31, 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 and thereafter Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating lease agreements 46 38 5 - - - 89

Future minimum rental income _2

Future minimum rental income under operating leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	For the year ending December 31, Future Minimum Rentals 2019 $ 934 2020 572 2021 146 2022 26 2023 - Total 1,678

Organization and description _2

Organization and description of business (Additional Information) (Details)	Apr. 25, 2019USD ($)shares	Apr. 25, 2019HKD ($)shares	Mar. 12, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 05, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Aug. 22, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 07, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 07, 2018HKD ($)shares	Mar. 08, 2018HKD ($)shares	Nov. 13, 2017$ / sharesshares	May 10, 2017USD ($)$ / shares	Apr. 05, 2017shares	Mar. 15, 2016shares	Apr. 25, 2019USD ($)shares	Apr. 25, 2019HKD ($)shares	Dec. 22, 2017USD ($)shares	Nov. 15, 2017shares	Apr. 28, 2017USD ($)shares	Apr. 17, 2017shares	Mar. 20, 2017shares	Dec. 27, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 26, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 15, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 07, 2018HKD ($)	May 31, 2018USD ($)	May 17, 2018USD ($)	Apr. 18, 2018	Dec. 26, 2017$ / shares	Dec. 22, 2017HKD ($)	Sep. 19, 2016$ / shares	Aug. 10, 2016shares	Mar. 07, 2016$ / shares	Jan. 19, 2016$ / shares	Mar. 14, 2011
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | $																							$ 52,000,000	$ 11,000,000
Business Combination Consideration Transferred																					1,162,305 post-split shares		consideration of $52 million in cash, plus up to 19.9% or 3.4 million newly issued ordinary shares (the “Shares”) of the Company.
Common Stock Shares Authorized | shares																								500,000,000	50,000,000												12,500,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share									$ 0.004															$ 0.004	$ 0.004			$ 0.004	$ 0.004
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | shares									2,314,500		434,783					434,783		434,783	117,361
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares				4,519,347				2,935,222				1,162,305					1,500,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				$ 5,200,000		$ 3,500,000	$ 27,103,410	$ 26,100,000																$ 12,700,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share						$ 1.23			$ 0.80																											$ 3.30
Share Capital Authorized Value | $																												$ 2,010,000,000	$ 201,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | shares																								75,507,300	16,164,855			450,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding | shares																								0	0			10,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share																								$ 0.001	$ 0.001			$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure | $						$ 53,000,000
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage						51.00%																		50.00%						51.00%
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction						$ 16,200,000	$ 126,126,000
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired						100.00%																								100.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount																								$ 1,149,000						$ 27,103,410,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						8.00%																								8.00%			2.50%
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions | $				$ 5,200,000		$ 4,800,000											$ 32,600,000							$ 8,188,000	$ 4,679,000	$ 4,080,000
Business Acquisition, Share Price				$ 1.16
Subsequent Event [Member]
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction | $													$ 12,750,000
CSL [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage																								51.00%
CSL [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction | shares													5,100	5,100
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction													$ 12,750,000	$ 99,450,000
SGOCO Shenzhen [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage																																100.00%								100.00%
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | $																															$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Incremental [Member]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share																												$ 0.004
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding | shares																												9,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share																												$ 0.001
Minimum [Member]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share																																							$ 0.001
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage																								6.00%	12.00%
Maximum [Member]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share																																							$ 0.004
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage																								23.00%	16.00%
Giant Connection Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned															$ 2,400,000																				$ 19,600,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares | shares															2,220,283
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares															2,220,283
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | $															$ 2,354,000
Business Acquisition, Share Price																																		$ 1.06
HONG KONG
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | $																	$ 32,600,000,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | shares																	1,500,000
Paris Sky Limited [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares						3,889,050	3,889,050
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred					$ 48,128,000		$ 30,334,590
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share						$ 1.23
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired						100.00%																								100.00%
Century Skyway Limited [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | $										$ 32,600,000										$ 35,000,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares	5,100	5,100
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 99,450,000	$ 12,750,000				$ 126,126,000,000	126,126,000			$ 34,925,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share										$ 1.55
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage					49.00%	51.00%																								51.00%
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired						49.00%																								49.00%
Boca International Limited [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | $																						$ 52,000,000					$ 52,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred						$ 23,700,000	$ 184,842,000																				$ 56,080,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share																																						$ 3.51
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage					48.90%	51.10%																								51.10%
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired						48.90%																								48.90%
Boca International Limited [Member] | SGOCO Shenzhen [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage																							100.00%
Vision Lane Limited [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | $																								$ 6,400,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares				4,519,347
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | $				$ 12,428,205
Shares Issued, Price Per Share				$ 1.16
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share				$ 1.10
Vision Lane Limited [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares			4,519,347
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | $			$ 12,428,205,000
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share			$ 1.10

Organization and description _3

Organization and description of business (Acquisition of Honesty Group Holdings Limited) (Details) - shares	1 Months Ended
	Mar. 12, 2010	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 28, 2015	Mar. 11, 2010
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	4,023,689	75,507,300	16,164,855		5,299,126
Honesty Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares	3,575,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent				100.00%

Organization and description _4

Organization and description of business (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	5 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	May 17, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash		$ 5		$ 25	$ 0
SGOCO Shenzhen [Member]
Cash	$ 1
Accounts receivable, trade	(5)
Accounts payable, trade	(240)
Other receivables and prepayments	1
Other payables and accrued liabilities	(21)
Net assets as of May 31, 2018 (date of disposal)	(264)
Consideration	1		$ 1
Gain on disposal of a subsidiary	$ (263)

Accounting policies (Additional

Accounting policies (Additional Information) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)¥ / $	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)¥ / $	Dec. 31, 2016¥ / $	Dec. 31, 2016$ / ¥	Dec. 31, 2017¥ / $	Dec. 31, 2017$ / ¥
Accounts Receivable Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 196	$ 196
Foreign currency translation
Balance sheet, excluding equity, foreign currency translation	6.89				6.53	1
Income and cash flow statement foreign currency translation	6.64	6.76	6.64	1

Accounting policies (Schedule o

Accounting policies (Schedule of Consolidated Subsidiaries) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018
SGOCO International [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Beijing SGOCO [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
SGO [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
BOCA [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	51.00%
Century Skyway Limited [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	51.00%
Shen Zhen Provizon Technology Co., Limited [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	51.00%
Giant Connection Limited [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Giant Credit Limited [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Eleven Hau Fook Street Limited [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Paris Sky Limited [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
First Asia Tower Limited [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%

Accounting policies (Plant and

Accounting policies (Plant and Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	50 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	4 years
Vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	4 years

Accounting policies (Intangible

Accounting policies (Intangible assets) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Proprietary technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years
Backlog [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year
Virtual Reality Technologies [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years

Accounting policies (Schedule_2

Accounting policies (Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Warrant derivative liability	$ 286	$ 680
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Warrant derivative liability	286
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Warrant derivative liability	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Warrant derivative liability	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Warrant derivative liability	$ 286

Accounting policies (Schedule_3

Accounting policies (Schedule of Changes in Financial Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Balance, beginning	$ 680	$ 0
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability	(394)	150
Change In Financial Liabilities Issuance Of Warrants		530
Balance, ending	$ 286	$ 680

Accounting policies (Schedule_4

Accounting policies (Schedule of Assumptions Used to Value Convertible Notes) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2018¥ / $	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017¥ / $	Nov. 13, 2017$ / shares	Apr. 05, 2017	Apr. 05, 2017$ / shares	Apr. 05, 2017¥ / $	Mar. 20, 2017$ / shares
Market price per share (USD/share) | $ / shares		$ 0.85			$ 1.06		$ 1.20		$ 2.75		$ 2.85
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input	2.53		1	2		1		1.83		2.75
Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input			0			0				0
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input	2.26			3.26				4
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input			81.54			110.46				106.46

Accounting policies (Property L

Accounting policies (Property Lease and Management) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenues	$ 1,580	$ 51	$ 5,069
Transferred over Time [Member]
Revenues	1,570	0	0
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Revenues	$ 10	$ 51	$ 5,069

Accounting Policies (Revenue by

Accounting Policies (Revenue by major product line) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenues	$ 1,580	$ 51	$ 5,069
Interest On Loans [Member]
Revenues	980	0	0
Property lease and management [Member]
Revenues	590	0	0
Product Sale [Member]
Revenues	$ 10	$ 51	$ 5,069

Accounting Policies (Contract L

Accounting Policies (Contract Liabilities) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Balance as of January 1, 2018	$ 0
Acquisition of First Asia Tower Limited	10
Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance	(10)
Advance From Customers Related to Unsatisied performance Obligation	6
Balance as of December 31, 2018	$ 1

Discontinued Operations (Additi

Discontinued Operations (Additional Information) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 07, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 07, 2018HKD ($)	Apr. 25, 2019USD ($)shares	Apr. 25, 2019HKD ($)shares	Apr. 30, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction	$ 16,200	$ 126,126,000
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	51.00%	51.00%				50.00%
CSL [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage						51.00%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction			$ 12,750
Subsequent Event [Member] | CSL [Member]
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction | shares			5,100	5,100
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction			$ 12,750	$ 99,450,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Two Thousand Eighteen Notes Member [Member]
Sale Of Stock Cash Consideration Due			$ 3,760		$ 3,760

Discontinued Operations (Consol

Discontinued Operations (Consolidated Statements Of balance sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash	$ 5	$ 25	$ 0
Advances to suppliers	45	49
Goodwill	12,831	18,843
Intangible assets	16,402	18,370
Assets held for sale	29,283	37,287
Current	(29,283)	(74)
Non-current	0	37,213
Other payables, accrued liabilities and customer deposits	182	183
Deferred tax liabilities	4,100	4,593
Liabilities held for sale	4,282	4,776
Current	4,282	183
Non-current	$ 0	$ 4,593

Discontinued Operations (Cons_2

Discontinued Operations (Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Cost of revenues	0	0	0
Operating expenses	(8,005,000)	(2,740,000)	0
Loss before provision for income taxes	(8,005,000)	(2,740,000)	0
Income tax credit	492,000	329,000	0
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$ (7,513,000)	$ (2,411,000)	$ 0

Accounts receivable, trade (Det

Accounts receivable, trade (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 208	$ 196
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(196)	(196)
Accounts receivable, net	12	0
Balance at the beginning of the year	196	196
Addition	0	0	$ 195
Balance at the end of the year	$ 196	$ 196	$ 196

Loans receivable, net (Addition

Loans receivable, net (Additional Information) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 07, 2018	Apr. 18, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		8.00%	2.50%
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%			12.00%
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	23.00%			16.00%

Loans receivable, net (Details)

Loans receivable, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Loan receivable, gross	$ 0	$ 0
Loans receivable, net	37,066	670
Less: classified as non-current loans receivable, net	(6,019)	0
Total current loans receivable, net	31,047	670
Consumer Loan [Member]
Personal loans	30,941	670
Loans receivable, net	6,125
Corporate Loans [Member]
Personal loans	6,125	$ 0
Loans receivable, net	$ 30,941

Loans receivable, net (Loans Re

Loans receivable, net (Loans Receivable Maturity Due) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
2019	$ 31,047
2020	639
2021	4,338
2022	389
2023	33
2024  and thereafter	620
Total	$ 37,066	$ 670

Loans receivable, net (Past Due

Loans receivable, net (Past Due Financing Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	$ 2,569	$ 98
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	34,497	572
Loans receivable, net	37,066	670
Financing Receivables, 1 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	2,569	2
Financing Receivables, 90 to 179 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	0
Financing Receivables, 180 to 365 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	96
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 365 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	$ 0	$ 0

Loans receivable, net (Schedule

Loans receivable, net (Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Unsecured	$ 17,500
Unsecured - guarantee backed loans	3,846
Pledged assets backed loans	0
Collateral backed loans	15,720
Total	37,066	$ 670
Personal loans [Member]
Unsecured	17,500
Unsecured - guarantee backed loans	0
Pledged assets backed loans	0
Collateral backed loans	13,441
Total	30,941
Corporate loans [Member]
Unsecured	0
Unsecured - guarantee backed loans	3,846
Pledged assets backed loans	0
Collateral backed loans	2,279
Total	$ 6,125

Other receivables and prepaym_3

Other receivables and prepayments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Utility Deposits	$ 10	$ 0
Other receivables	27	26
Prepaid employees compensation	1,461
Other prepayments	362	2
Other receivables and prepayments	$ 1,860	$ 28

Acquisition of subsidiaries a_3

Acquisition of subsidiaries and deposits paid for acquisition of subsidiaries (Additional Information) (Details)	Apr. 25, 2019USD ($)shares	Apr. 25, 2019HKD ($)shares	Feb. 05, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Aug. 22, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 07, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 07, 2018HKD ($)shares	Mar. 08, 2018HKD ($)shares	May 10, 2017USD ($)$ / shares	Mar. 15, 2016shares	Dec. 22, 2017USD ($)shares	Apr. 28, 2017USD ($)shares	Dec. 27, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)	Apr. 18, 2018	Dec. 26, 2017$ / shares	Nov. 13, 2017$ / shares	Sep. 19, 2016$ / shares	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 07, 2016$ / shares	Dec. 22, 2015USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of shares issued | $ / shares					$ 1.23																	$ 0.80	$ 3.30
Cash														$ 52,000,000	$ 11,000,000
Goodwill													$ 0		20,804,000	$ 31,134,000		$ 0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions			$ 5,200,000		$ 4,800,000						$ 32,600,000				8,188,000	4,679,000	$ 4,080,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred			$ 5,200,000		$ 3,500,000	$ 27,103,410	$ 26,100,000								$ 12,700,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares			4,519,347				2,935,222		1,162,305		1,500,000
Business Acquisition, Share Price | $ / shares			$ 1.16
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage					51.00%										50.00%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross														52,000,000	$ 11,000,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share | $ / shares					$ 1.23																	$ 0.80	$ 3.30
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired					100.00%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					8.00%															2.50%
Boca International Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Maximum percentage of new shares company offered as consideration for acquisition													19.90%
Fair value of shares issued | $ / shares																									$ 3.51
Cash													$ 52,000,000					52,000,000
Goodwill														$ 36,504,000		$ 31,134,000								$ 36,504,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents																								1,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt																								$ 332,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred					$ 23,700,000	$ 184,842,000												56,080,000
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage				48.90%	51.10%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross													52,000,000					$ 52,000,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share | $ / shares																									$ 3.51
Percentage Of Equity Interest Transferred					48.90%	48.90%
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired					48.90%
Sola Green Technologies Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash													34,000,000
Total purchase price agreed to in the form of cash or ordinary shares																										$ 40,000,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross													$ 34,000,000
Century Skyway Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of shares issued | $ / shares								$ 1.55
Cash								$ 32,600,000				$ 35,000,000
Total purchase price agreed to in the form of cash or ordinary shares																	$ 32,000,000
Goodwill								20,230,000				20,230
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents								1,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt								68,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 99,450,000	$ 12,750,000			$ 126,126,000,000	$ 126,126,000		34,925,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares	5,100	5,100
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage				49.00%	51.00%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross								$ 32,600,000				$ 35,000,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share | $ / shares								$ 1.55
Percentage Of Equity Interest Transferred					49.00%	49.00%
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired					49.00%
Giant Connection Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill										$ 248,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents										943,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Loans Receivables										670,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Interest Receivables										6,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment										508,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current										14,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred										$ 2,354,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares										2,220,283
Business Acquisition, Share Price | $ / shares																					$ 1.06
Vision Lane Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of shares issued | $ / shares			$ 1.16
Cash															6,400,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred			$ 12,428,205
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares			4,519,347
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross															$ 6,400,000
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share | $ / shares			$ 1.10
Shares Issued, Price Per Share | $ / shares			$ 1.16
Vision Lane Limited And First Asia Finance Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill																			$ 0
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents																			1,122,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Loans Receivables																			7,495,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Interest Receivables																			151,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment																			1,095,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current																			81,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets																			20,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other																			607,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable																			$ 30,000
Paris Sky Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents				$ 1,957,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment				52,994,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current				4,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				48,128,000		$ 30,334,590
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares					3,889,050	3,889,050
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share | $ / shares					$ 1.23
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired					100.00%
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value					$ 4,800,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets				1,833,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other				$ 170,000
Leung Iris Chi Yu [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred					$ 3,900,000

Acquisition of subsidiaries a_4

Acquisition of subsidiaries and deposits paid for acquisition of subsidiaries (Purchase Price Allocation) (Details)

Apr. 25, 2019USD ($)

Apr. 25, 2019HKD ($)

Feb. 05, 2019USD ($)

Aug. 22, 2018USD ($)

Jun. 07, 2018USD ($)

Jun. 07, 2018HKD ($)

Mar. 08, 2018HKD ($)

May 10, 2017USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)

Dec. 22, 2017USD ($)

Dec. 27, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 28, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

cash consideration

$ 52,000,000

$ 11,000,000

Total

$ 5,200,000

$ 3,500,000

$ 27,103,410

$ 26,100,000

12,700,000

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill [Abstract]

Goodwill

$ 0

$ 20,804,000

$ 0

$ 31,134,000

Boca International Limited [Member]

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

cash consideration

$ 52,000,000

52,000,000

share-based consideration

4,080,000

Total

23,700,000

184,842,000

$ 56,080,000

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill [Abstract]

Goodwill

$ 36,504,000

$ 31,134,000

$ 36,504,000

Deferred tax liabilities

(6,638,000)

Boca International Limited [Member] | Order or Production Backlog [Member]

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

Net liabilities acquired

(337,000)

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill [Abstract]

Amortizable intangible assets

[1]

372,000

Boca International Limited [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill [Abstract]

Amortizable intangible assets

[1]

$ 26,179,000

Century Skyway Limited [Member]

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

cash consideration

$ 32,600,000

$ 35,000,000

share-based consideration

2,325,000

Total

$ 99,450,000

$ 12,750,000

$ 126,126,000,000

126,126,000

34,925,000

Net liabilities acquired

(67,000)

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill [Abstract]

Goodwill

20,230,000

$ 20,230

Deferred tax liabilities

(4,920,000)

Century Skyway Limited [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill [Abstract]

Amortizable intangible assets

$ 19,682,000

Giant Connection Limited [Member]

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

share-based consideration

$ 2,354,000

Total

2,354,000

Net liabilities acquired

2,113,000

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill [Abstract]

Goodwill

248,000

Deferred tax liabilities

(7,000)

Property, plant and equipment

$ 508,000

Vision Lane Limited And First Asia Fianance Limited [Member]

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

cash consideration

$ 7,457,000

share-based consideration

5,242,000

Total

12,699,000

Net liabilities acquired

9,165,000

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill [Abstract]

Goodwill

3,658,000

Deferred tax liabilities

$ (124,000)

Paris Sky Limited [Member]

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

share-based consideration

$ 4,784,000

Total

48,128,000

$ 30,334,590

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill [Abstract]

Deferred tax liabilities

(5,998,000)

Property, plant and equipment

52,994,000

Allowance on guarantee

(817,000)

Other assets acquired (including cash of $1,957, other assets of $50, Other payables of $170 and income tax payable of $4)

1,833,000

Deferred tax assets

116,000

Paris Sky Limited [Member] | Equity Interest In BOCA [Member]

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

Total

23,699,000

Paris Sky Limited [Member] | Equity Interest In CSL [Member]

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

Total

16,170,000

Paris Sky Limited [Member] | Promissory Note [Member]

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

Total

$ 3,475,000

[1]

Acquired amortizable intangible asset-backlog contract and proprietary technology have estimated amortization periods of one year and twenty years, respectively.

Plant and equipment, net and _3

Plant and equipment, net and allowance on guarantee (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Depreciation and Amortization, Discontinued Operations	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Asset Impairment Charges	385	0	0
Continuing Operations [Member]
Depreciation	$ 1,074	$ 2	$ 3

Plant and equipment, net and _4

Plant and equipment, net and allowance on guarantee (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Plant and equipment, gross		$ 59,791	$ 524
Impairment		385	0	$ 0
Less: accumulated depreciation		(1,087)	(13)
Plant and equipment, net		58,319	511
Leasehold land and buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Plant and equipment, gross	[1]	57,320	499
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Plant and equipment, gross		7	2
Vehicles and office equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Plant and equipment, gross		22	23
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Plant and equipment, gross		$ 2,442	$ 0
[1]	Including leasehold land and buildings with a carrying value of $52.1 million as of December 31, 2018 which are pledged against the banking facilities of HK$215.32 million ($27.61 million) of a company beneficially owned by Luk Lai Ching Kimmy (see Note 9(d) and (e) above). The financial guarantee in the form of property pledge of $974 as of December 31, 2018 was measured at fair value on the basis of estimation of the probability that the borrower would be unable to either repay the loan or fulfil the loan contract terms (the default risk) and the amount that would be recovered at events of default (the recovery rate).

Plant and equipment, net and _5

Plant and equipment, net and allowance on guarantee (Parenthetical) (Details) - Dec. 31, 2018 $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	USD ($)	HKD ($)
Fair Value Guarantee [Member]
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 974
Collateral Pledged [Member]
Loans Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	27,610	$ 215,320
Leasehold Land and Buildings [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 52,100

Intangible assets, net (Additio

Intangible assets, net (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	$ 3,972	$ 2,663	$ 1,261
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 1,968	$ 1,312	$ 0

Intangible assets, net (Details

Intangible assets, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accumulated amortization	$ (3,972)	$ (2,663)	$ (1,261)
Intangible assets, net	22,579	23,888
Proprietary technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	26,179	26,179
Production Backlog [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 372	$ 372

Intangible assets, net (Schedul

Intangible assets, net (Schedule of Amortization Expenses Related to Intangible Assets) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2019	$ 1,309
2020	1,309
2021	1,309
2022	1,309
2023	1,309
2024 and thereafter	$ 16,034

Goodwill (Additional Informatio

Goodwill (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 10,330	$ 5,618	$ 0
Goodwill, Transfers	12,831,000	18,843,000
Green Energy Products and Services [Member]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	10,330	5,620
Virtual Reality Technologies [Member]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 5,500	$ 1,390

Goodwill (Schedule of Goodwill)

Goodwill (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Balance	$ 31,134		$ 0
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	(10,330)	$ (5,618)	0
Balance	20,804	31,134
Boca International Limited [Member]
Balance	31,134
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		248
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		(5,618)
Balance		$ 31,134
Century Skyway Limited [Member]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period			36,504
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ (10,330)
Giant Connection Limited [Member]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period			$ 36,504

Short-term bank loan (Additiona

Short-term bank loan (Additional Information) (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
Alpen Baruch Bank [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 0.2

Employee pension (Additional In

Employee pension (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Continuing Operations [Member]
Pension expense	$ 10	$ 20	$ 9
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Pension expense	$ 3	$ 4

Warrant derivative liability (I

Warrant derivative liability (Investor Warrants) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Apr. 05, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Nov. 15, 2017	Nov. 13, 2017	Aug. 05, 2017
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding	896,739			896,739
Private Placement [Member] | Investor [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights				$ 1	$ 0.80
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding		721,836	896,739
Warrants Not Settleable in Cash, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 253	$ 615
Securities Purchase Agreement [Member]
Warrant Purchase on Issue of Ordinary Shares	326,087
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights	$ 2.75					$ 2.75
Securities Purchase Agreement, Warrants Issued percentage	75.00%

Warrant derivative liability (P

Warrant derivative liability (Placement Agent Warrants) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Nov. 13, 2017	Apr. 05, 2017	Nov. 15, 2017	Aug. 05, 2017	Apr. 17, 2017	Mar. 20, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Warrants issued During Period				34,783
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding		896,739	896,739
Fair Value Adjustment of Warrants							$ 394	$ 150
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	2,314,500	434,783	434,783		434,783	117,361
Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Warrants issued During Period		34,783
Percentage Of Shares Issue To Placement Agent		8.00%
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights			$ 1
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding			95,653				95,653	95,653
Warrants Not Settleable in Cash, Fair Value Disclosure							$ 33	$ 65

Warrant derivative liability (W

Warrant derivative liability (Warrant activity) (Details) - $ / shares		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Number of Warrants, Outstanding at Beginning		992,392	0
Number of Warrants, Exercisable at Beginning		992,392	0
Number of Warrants, Granted		0	992,392	[1]
Number of Warrants, Exercised		174,903	0
Number of Warrants, Surrendered		0
Number of Warrants, Expired		0	0
Number of Warrants, Outstanding at Ending			992,392
Number of Warrants, Exercisable at Ending		817,489	992,392
Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at Beginning		$ 1	$ 0
Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at Beginning			0
Average Exercise Price, Granted		0	1	[1]
Average Exercise Price, Exercised		1.39	0
Average Exercise Price, Surrendered		0
Average Exercise Price, Expired		0	0
Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at Ending			$ 1
Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at Ending		$ 1
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Contractual Term in Years, Granted	[1]		4 years
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Contractual Term in Years, Outstanding			3 years 3 months 3 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Contractual Term in Years, Exercisable		2 years 3 months 3 days
[1]	After a price reset adjustment on November 15, 2017, Investor Warrants to purchase an initial 434,783 of the Company’s shares granted on April 5, 2017 have been adjusted to purchase 896,739 of the Company’s shares, and Placement Agent Warrants to purchase an initial 34,783 of the Company’s shares granted on April 5, 2017 have been adjusted to purchase 95,653 of the Company’s shares.

Convertible notes (Schedule of

Convertible notes (Schedule of Convertible Notes) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Apr. 18, 2018USD ($)shares$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 07, 2018HKD ($)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 1,149			$ 27,103,410
Interest rate		2.50%				8.00%
Proceeds from Notes Payable		$ 5,779,602
Debt Instrument, Term		5 years
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares		$ 1.50	$ 1.50
Debt Instrument Dividend Liability			$ 500
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt				$ 3,674
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments | shares		3,853,068
2018 Notes
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares		$ 1.38
Debt Instrument Issue Date price | $ / shares		$ 1.07
Convertible Notes Payable [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal amount			1,149
Payments of Financing Costs				44	$ 106
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount				$ 1,114
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued | shares				1,343,425
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt			5,300
Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | LG Capital Funding, LLC [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 231
Issue date			Jun. 10, 2015
Maturity date			Jun. 10, 2016
Interest rate			8.00%
Conversion discount rate	[1]		35.00%
Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | JSJ Investments INC [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 150
Issue date			Jun. 3, 2015
Maturity date	[2]		Dec. 3, 2015
Interest rate			12.00%
Conversion discount rate	[1]		43.00%
Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Crown Bridge Partner, LLC [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 46
Issue date			Sep. 11, 2015
Maturity date			Aug. 25, 2016
Interest rate			5.00%
Conversion discount rate	[1]		42.00%
Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Service Trading Company, LLC [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 105
Issue date			Jun. 11, 2015
Maturity date			Jun. 11, 2016
Interest rate			8.00%
Conversion discount rate	[1]		35.00%
Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Adar Bays, LLC [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 158
Issue date			Jun. 11, 2015
Maturity date			Jun. 11, 2016
Interest rate			8.00%
Conversion discount rate	[1]		35.00%
Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Vis Vires Group, INC [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 159
Issue date			Jun. 10, 2015
Maturity date			Mar. 15, 2016
Interest rate			8.00%
Conversion discount rate	[1]		39.00%
Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Black Forest Capital, LLC [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 300
Issue date			Jul. 17, 2015
Maturity date			Jul. 17, 2016
Interest rate			12.00%
Conversion discount rate	[1]		42.00%
[1]	The rate is the discount to the lowest closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the 10 or 20 days prior to the date of conversion or execution of the convertible note agreements, as the case may be.
[2]	At any time before, on and after the maturity date, this note has a cash redemption premium of 150%.

Other payables and accrued li_3

Other payables and accrued liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 07, 2018	Apr. 18, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued professional fees		$ 141			$ 112
Advances from unrelated third parties	[1]	398			283
Accrued staff costs and staff benefits		10			31
Rental deposits from tenants		215			0
Rental receipt in advance		6			0
Interest receipt in advance		42			0
Other loan - secured	[2]	367			355
Other loans - unsecured	[3]	3,076			2,172
Others		3			0
Other payables and accrued liabilities		4,258			$ 2,953
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			8.00%	2.50%
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Advances from unrelated third parties		$ 3,100
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.00%
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Advances from unrelated third parties		$ 256
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.00%
[1]	The advances from unrelated third parties are unsecured, interest free and have no fixed terms of repayment.
[2]	The amount represents a loan of $256 advanced from an unrelated party to the Company, plus accrued interest. The loan is bearing 5% interest per annum and has no fixed term of repayment. The loan is secured by certain intangible assets of Boca.
[3]	The amount represents loans of $3.1 million advanced from unrelated parties to the Company. The loans are unsecured, bearing 5% interest per annum and has no fixed term of repayment.

Capital transactions (Additiona

Capital transactions (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 20, 2018	Jun. 08, 2018	Apr. 10, 2018	Nov. 13, 2017	Apr. 05, 2017	Jan. 05, 2017	Dec. 08, 2016	Mar. 15, 2016	Jan. 31, 2018	Nov. 15, 2017	Apr. 17, 2017	Mar. 20, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016	May 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 26, 2018	Jun. 15, 2018	Jun. 07, 2018	Aug. 05, 2017	Sep. 19, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized																10,000,000	1,000,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues				2,314,500	434,783					434,783	434,783	117,361
Ordinary shares issued to employees, directors and consultants			180,000
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares													$ 350,000			$ 49,991,000	$ 3,091,000	$ 7,001,000
Share Price				$ 1.20	$ 2.75							$ 2.85				$ 0.85	$ 1.06
Shares Issued, Price Per Share				$ 0.80																	$ 1.23		$ 3.30
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues				$ 1,852,000	$ 1,000							$ 239,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share				$ 0.004												$ 0.004	$ 0.004		$ 0.004	$ 0.004
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 194
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 1.08
Class Of Warrants Number of Warrants Exercised									174,903
Common Stock Offering Expense	$ 166,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms																	3 years 3 months 3 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options																$ 1,461,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value																$ 1.2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms																2 years 5 months 8 days
Rights Offering [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares	$ 50,160,000
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction	50,663,270
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share	$ 0.99
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures		1,000,000
Lau and Lui [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense																$ 400,000
Securities Purchase Agreement [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share Price					$ 2.70
Shares Issued, Price Per Share												$ 2.04										$ 2.30
Warrant Purchase on Issue of Ordinary Shares					326,087
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights					$ 2.75																	$ 2.75
Securities Purchase Agreement, Warrants Issued percentage					75.00%
Investor [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of ordinary shares agreed to be sold through share purchase agreement													1,900,000
Value of ordinary shares agreed to be sold through share purchase agreement													$ 7,000,000										$ 1,900,000
Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Ordinary shares issued to employees, directors and consultants						190,000	320,000	48,000						60,000	31,250
Share Price						$ 3.90	$ 3.43	$ 3.35						$ 3.37	$ 3.38

Income taxes (Additional Inform

Income taxes (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Withholding Income Tax Dividend Distribution	10.00%
Other Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	$ 300,000	$ 900,000	$ 3,100,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 0
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	21.00%	34.00%	34.00%
Enterprise Income Tax [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	25.00%
Scenario, Plan [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	21.00%
SGOCO International [Member] | Hong Kong [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 6,465	$ 4,455
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	16.50%	16.50%	16.50%
PRC Entities [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 1,578	$ 2,277
SGO [Member] | Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 609	$ 609

Income taxes (Schedule Of Compo

Income taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred income tax benefit	$ (457)	$ (350)	$ (315)
Income tax expenses– Hong Kong	(311)	(350)	(315)
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income tax expenses– Hong Kong	$ (146)	$ 0	$ 0

Income taxes (Schedule of effec

Income taxes (Schedule of effective tax rate) (Details)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. Statutory rates		21.00%	34.00%	34.00%
Foreign income not recognized in USA		(21.00%)	(34.00%)	(34.00%)
China income taxes		25.00%	25.00%	25.00%
Impact of tax rate in other jurisdiction		(7.50%)	(6.40%)	(1.60%)
Provisional re-measurement of deferred taxes		0.00%	(0.90%)	0.00%
Tax effect of non-deductible expenses		(12.30%)	(10.10%)	0.00%
Valuation allowance		(2.20%)	(1.30%)	(2.90%)
Under provision in respect of prior years		(0.30%)
Other	[1]	(0.50%)	(2.50%)	(14.60%)
Effective income taxes		2.20%	3.80%	5.90%
[1]	There were no other material items affecting the effective income tax for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 except for (i) losses incurred by SGOCO of approximately $0.3 million, $0.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively, where there is no tax in the Cayman Islands; and (ii) under-provision of Hong Kong profits tax as a result of certain non-deductible expenses in prior year.

Income taxes (Components of Def

Income taxes (Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance [Abstract]
Net operating loss carry-forward	$ 1,573	$ 1,422
Allowance on guarantee	161	0
Less: Valuation allowance	(1,573)	(1,422)
Deferred income tax assets, net	161	0
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent	11,986	5,979
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	6,341	7
Proprietary technology of BOCA [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets	5,645	5,972
Backlog [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets	0	0
Virtual reality technologies [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets	$ 0	$ 0

Related party and shareholder_2

Related party and shareholder transactions (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Equipment [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party	$ 0	$ 7	$ 0
Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue	$ 37	$ 0	$ 0

Loss per share (Schedule of Bas

Loss per share (Schedule of Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of SGOCO Group Ltd.
— continuing operations	$ (8,174)	$ (8,803)	$ (5,047)
— discontinued operations	(4,198)	(2,411)	0
Net loss	$ (12,372)	$ (11,214)	$ (5,047)
Weighted average shares used in calculating loss per share - basic and diluted	35,080,704	11,341,629	7,422,208
Loss from continuing operations per share – basic and diluted	$ (0.23)	$ (0.78)	$ (0.68)
Loss from discontinued operations per share – basic and diluted	(0.12)	(0.21)	0
Net loss per share – basic and diluted	$ (0.35)	$ (0.99)	$ (0.68)

Segment information (Details)

Segment information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenues	$ 1,580	$ 51	$ 5,069
Gross (loss) profit	(1,055)	(1,292)	202
Operating expenses	13,263	7,834	4,170
Operating (loss) profit from continuing operations	(14,318)	(9,126)	(3,968)
Other income (expenses)	456	(27)	(1,394)
(Loss) profit before provision for income taxes	(13,862)	(9,153)	(5,362)
Income tax benefit (expense)	(311)	(350)	(315)
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations	(8,174)	(8,803)	(5,047)
Identifiable long-lived assets	80,898	42,769
Total assets	190,841	98,453
Green energy product services [Member]
Revenues	10	9	2
Gross (loss) profit	(1,368)	(1,308)	2
Operating expenses	(10,489)	(6,009)	1,272
Operating (loss) profit from continuing operations	(11,857)	(7,317)	(1,270)
Other income (expenses)	(140)	(13)	(9)
(Loss) profit before provision for income taxes	(11,997)	(7,330)	(1,279)
Income tax benefit (expense)	327	350	315
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations	(11,670)	(6,980)	(964)
Identifiable long-lived assets	25,021	23,888
Total assets	45,615	56,696
VR products and services [Member]
Revenues	0	0
Gross (loss) profit	0	0
Operating expenses	0	0
Operating (loss) profit from continuing operations	0	0
Other income (expenses)		0
(Loss) profit before provision for income taxes	0	0
Income tax benefit (expense)	0	0
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations	0	0
Identifiable long-lived assets	0	18,370
Total assets	29,283	37,287
Money lending services [Member]
Revenues	980	0
Gross (loss) profit	912	0
Operating expenses	(45)	0
Operating (loss) profit from continuing operations	867	0
Other income (expenses)	0	0
(Loss) profit before provision for income taxes	867	0
Income tax benefit (expense)	(175)	0
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations	692	0
Identifiable long-lived assets	492	508
Total assets	40,947	2,376
Property lease and management [Member]
Revenues	590
Gross (loss) profit	(599)
Operating expenses	(616)
Operating (loss) profit from continuing operations	(1,215)
Other income (expenses)	0
(Loss) profit before provision for income taxes	(1,215)
Income tax benefit (expense)	159
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations	(1,056)
Identifiable long-lived assets	55,384
Total assets	56,180
Corporate unallocated [Member]
Revenues	0	0	0
Gross (loss) profit	0	0	0
Operating expenses	(609)	(773)	1,617
Operating (loss) profit from continuing operations	(609)	(773)	(1,617)
Other income (expenses)	334	(150)	(1,522)
(Loss) profit before provision for income taxes	(275)	(923)	(3,139)
Income tax benefit (expense)	0	0	0
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations	(275)	(923)	(3,139)
Identifiable long-lived assets	0
Total assets	1,468	9
Operating Segments [Member] | LCD/LED products [Member]
Revenues	0	42	5,067
Gross (loss) profit	0	16	200
Operating expenses	(1,504)	(1,052)	1,281
Operating (loss) profit from continuing operations	(1,504)	(1,036)	(1,081)
Other income (expenses)	262	136	137
(Loss) profit before provision for income taxes	(1,242)	(900)	(944)
Income tax benefit (expense)
Net (loss) profit from continuing operations	(1,242)	(900)	$ (944)
Identifiable long-lived assets	1	3
Total assets	$ 17,348	$ 2,085

Segment information (Revenue, n

Segment information (Revenue, net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,580	$ 51	$ 5,069
Mainland China [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	0	42	751
Hong Kong [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,580	$ 9	$ 4,318

Commitments and contingencies_2

Commitments and contingencies (Details) - Contractual Obligations [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
2019	$ 46
2020	38
2021	5
2022	0
2023	0
2024 and thereafter	0
Total	$ 89

Commitments and contingencies_3

Commitments and contingencies (Additional Information) (Details) - Dec. 31, 2018 $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	USD ($)	HKD ($)
Collateral Pledged [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Loans Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	$ 27,610	$ 215,320
Leasehold Land and Buildings [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 52,100

Future minimum rental income _3

Future minimum rental income under operating leases (schedule of minimum future rents on non-cancelable operating leases) (Details) - Operating Lease [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
2019	$ 934
2020	572
2021	146
2022	26
2023	0
Total	$ 1,678

Concentration of risks (Additio

Concentration of risks (Additional Information) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Major Customer Two [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	10.00%	10.00%
Major Customer One Two And Three [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	10.00%	10.00%
Major Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage			10.00%
Sales Revenue [Member] | Major Customer One [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	14.00%	66.70%
Sales Revenue [Member] | Major Customer Two [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	23.00%	18.30%
Sales Revenue [Member] | Major Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage			85.10%
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Major Vendor One, Two and Three [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage		90.60%	86.10%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer One [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	10.00%	16.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Two [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	10.00%	48.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Three [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	51.00%	36.00%

Subsequent events (Additional I

Subsequent events (Additional Information) (Details)	Mar. 12, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 05, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 07, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 07, 2018HKD ($)	Mar. 08, 2018HKD ($)shares	Mar. 15, 2016shares	Apr. 28, 2017shares	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 5,200,000	$ 3,500,000	$ 27,103,410	$ 26,100,000			$ 12,700,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions		4,519,347			2,935,222	1,162,305	1,500,000
Vision Lane Limited [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | $		$ 12,428,205
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions		4,519,347
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share | $ / shares		$ 1.10
Subsequent Event [Member] | Vision Lane Limited [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | $	$ 12,428,205,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions	4,519,347
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share | $ / shares	$ 1.10