Developing Listening Skills

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Contents: Globalisation of trade and services -- The prospects for foreign direct investments in Asia in the light of financial crisis -- Impact of globalisation of trade and services on the liner shipping -- Globalisation of trade: response from the port's sector -- Shipboard management, safety and standards: recent developments -- New ship financing instruments and options -- Maritime policy and industry developments in Indonesia -- Malaysia shipping laws: the demand for changes -- Training and manpower planning for the maritime industry -- Insurance cover and risk management in turbulent times -- Liquid bulk trade: opportunities and challenges -- Asian currencies market and the current monetary policy.