Cisco To Open R&D Center in Tokyo

NewsFactor reports that Cisco Systems has announced its intent to open a research and development center in Tokyo, Japan.

Tokyo court rules doomsday cult guru mentally fit to stand trial

AFP reports that  a Tokyo court has refused to suspend the trial of the founder of a cult that spread deadly nerve gas throughout the subway system in 1995 despite reports that his behavior was increasingly erratic.

Police identify chemical in Tokyo subway scare

Mainichi Daily News reports that a liquid that was poured on the seat of a Tokyo subway train, leaving a woman who sat on it with chemical burns and halting train services, has been identified as an undiluted solution of cresol soap, police investigators said.

Packaging gear maker Quantum Leap opens Tokyo office

BizJournals reports that with the help of recent funding and debt financing, electronic equipment packaging company Quantum Leap Packaging Inc. announced today that it will open a Tokyo office.

Tokyo Market's Main Index Climbs

AP reports that the Tokyo stock market's main index climbed Wednesday for a fourth straight session as Wall Street's overnight rally prompted investors in Japan to buy technology blue chips and banking issues. The U.S. dollar was up slightly against the yen.

Four Soft enters China with marketing arm

India Infoline reports that Four Soft Ltd. has set up a Joint Venture named Four Soft Logistics Software Company Ltd., at Shanghai, China. This arm will market 4S products and services in Mainland China, said Four Soft.

Shanghai To Become Sharp's Washing Machine Production Center

Asia Pulse reports that Sharp Corporation, one of Japan's largest household appliances manufacturers, plans to make east China's Shanghai Municipality its washing machines production and export center, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

New round of urban planning

The Star Online reports that Aiming to build itself into a city which is pleasant to live and work in, the Shanghai municipal government has set itself a new round of urban planning.

Order from Shanghai for 137 Volvo buses

Primezone reports that Volvo Buses has received an order from Shanghai, China, for 137 city buses. This is the first order from Shanghai for Volvo (Stockholm: VOLVb.ST - news ) 's modernized B7R Mk II city bus chassis.

Foreign students flocking to Shanghai

The Washington Times reports that more than 19,000 foreign students have enrolled in Shanghai universities this year, up 40 percent from last year according to China Daily reported Wednesday..

Police Seek Suspect In Store Robbery On Urquart

WDSU theNewOrleansChannel reports that New Orleans police have issued an arrest warrant for a man in connection with the Monday robbery and shooting of a 46-year-old grocery store owner.

NOPD Steps Up Traffic Patrols

WDSU theNewOrleansChannel reports that according to the New Orleans Police Department Wednesday that the Traffic Division will conduct increased traffic enforcement and patrols on city streets and highways throughout the Christmas holiday.

Storms May Arrive In Time For P.M. Commute

WDSU theNewOrleansChannel reports that temperatures To Drop Sharply Thursday.

Police Probe Fatal Shooting On Westbank

WDSU TheNewOrleansChannel reports that  New Orleans police are looking for the gunman in a fatal shooting Wednesday in Algiers.

$18,000 In Bad Checks Passed At Traffic Court

WDSU TheNewOrleansChannel reports that the mayor's office has taken action against a former assistant city attorney in an alleged scheme at Traffic Court.