TOKYO -- Japan will work with Association of Southeast Asian Nations members to promote digital processing of imports and exports in an effort to ease bilateral trade.
Road map to be agreed on this month aims to slash paperwork with private services

Containerships arrive at a port in Singapore. Trade between Japan and ASEAN nations still involves considerable paperwork. (Photo by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Japan will work with Association of Southeast Asian Nations members to promote digital processing of imports and exports in an effort to ease bilateral trade.