BBC NEWS | Business | Asean and Japan 'in trade pact'Last Updated: Sunday, 26 August 2007, 12:56 GMT 13:56 UK The Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean) has agreed a preliminary free trade pact with Japan. The outline, signed during an annual meeting between Asean and Japan taking place in Manila, could be sealed as early as November officials said. The deal that could cut tariffs on 90% of Asean products is set to further boost trade betwe
