Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 137

SOUTH ASIA

45 Million Internet Users in India (Click for Details)

India had as on September 2008 45.3 million active internet users. This is according to the I-Cube Study, conducted annually by IMRB International and Internet and Mobile Association of India [IAMAI]. Majority of urban Indians cite lack of awareness as a main hurdle in the usage of internet.

March 2009

Society » Media/ New Media

Multi country poll- Many in Asia Travel Domestically for Medical Care (Multi-country survey) (Click for Details)

Underscoring issues with access to quality local healthcare, a median of about one in five households across 11 Asian countries say at least one member had to travel to another community for medical care in the past year. Nepalese households are the most likely to have had a member seek treatment outside the community, while those in Indonesia are the least likely. Gallup USA

September 17, 2010

Society » Health

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 136

WEST ASIA

Afghans Less Confident in Elections This Time (Click for Details)

Afghans' increasing lack of confidence in the honesty of their elections, along with major security concerns, has been a pertinent issue in the country's second parliamentary elections. Gallup surveys show the percentage of Afghans who do not trust their electoral process spiraled from 49% just after last year's fraud-marred presidential election to 67% earlier this year.

September 10, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War

Turks Downbeat about Their Institutions (Click for Details)

As Turks debate an upcoming referendum that would modify the country's constitution, a recent Pew Global Attitudes survey reveals how much confidence in Turkish institutions has slipped over the last few years. Throughout the country's history, the military has played a major role in Turkish politics, and it continues to be a popular institution: 72% say it is having a very or somewhat good influence on the way things are going in Turkey. However, this is down from 85% in 2007.

September 7, 2010

Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trust

Employed or Not, Many Young People Desire to Migrate (Click for Details)

Millions of young people worldwide would move away from their countries permanently if they had the opportunity, regardless of whether they have jobs at home. In most places, except the Middle East and North Africa, Gallup finds adults younger than 30 who are employed, underemployed, or not in the workforce are equally likely to desire to migrate.

September 8, 2010

Society » Immigration/Refugees

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 135

MIDDLE EAST

Two Third Of Palestinians Support Direct Negotiations But Conditional (Click for Details)

A recent survey of Palestinians carried out by AWARD (Arab World for Research & Development) shows that a 2/3 majority of Palestinians support conditional direct negotiations with Israel while less than one in ten support unconditional direct negotiations.

28 August 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Palestine/ Israel Conflict

(Multi-country survey) Religiosity Highest in World's Poorest Nations (Click for Details)

Gallup surveys in 114 countries in 2009 show that religion continues to play an important role in many people's lives worldwide. The global median proportion of adults who say religion is an important part of their daily lives is 84%, unchanged from what Gallup has found in other years. The data shows a strong relationship between socio-economic conditions and religiosity in a country.

August 31, 2010

Society » Religion

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 134

MIDDLE EAST

Iraqis More Approving of Own Leadership Than of U.S. (Click for Details)

Iraqis approved more of their own country's leadership than U.S. leadership in early 2010 -- the reverse of their sentiment in 2008. Iraqis' relative confidence in their own leadership at the time of Gallup's most recent survey, which was conducted shortly before the elections in March, could be taken as a positive sign as the U.S. diminishes its military presence in the country and Iraqis take more control.

August 26, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

WEST ASIA

Trust In Military Fades Amid Coup Debates, Anti-Terror Weakness (Click for Details)

A recently conducted opinion poll in Turkey has shown that the General Staff is suffering from a significant loss of confidence in the eyes of the public, which observers believe is directly linked to the military’s unappreciated aspiration to intervene in politics rather than focus on its fight against terror. MetroPOLL Strategic and Social Research Center

August 22, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Military Issues/ Defence

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 133

Multi Country Poll: Migration Could Triple Populations in Some Wealthy Nations (Click for Details)

Gallup's Potential Net Migration Index finds Singapore, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, and Kuwait atop the list of countries that could see the highest net adult population growth from international migration. If all adults worldwide who desire to migrate permanently to other countries actually moved where they wanted today, each country would see their adult populations double or even triple.

August 20, 2010

Society » Immigration/Refugees

Multi Country Poll: Europeans Don't Think Schools Encourage Entrepreneurs; Americans, Chinese think their schools do better jobs (Click for Details)

One in four EU residents interviewed in December agreed their education made them interested in becoming entrepreneurs -- far fewer than said so in the U.S. and China. Gallup USA

August 17, 2010

Society » Education

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 132

WEST ASIA

Afghans, Pakistanis Critical of Efforts to Fight Terrorism (Click for Details)

After last month's leak of U.S. intelligence documents related to the war in Afghanistan suggested Pakistani collusion with the Taliban, Afghan President Hamid Karzai criticized the West, as well as Pakistan, for not doing enough to counter cross-border terrorist threats from within Pakistan. Gallup surveys conducted before the leak found 78% of Afghans would agree Pakistan's efforts fall short.

August 10, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War

More Than One Third Of All Pakistanis (37%) Claim To Be Affected By The Recent Flood (Click for Details)

According to a Gilani Research Foundation survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, almost one third of all Pakistanis (37%) claim to be the victims of the flood water, 29% state the affect on them has been very mild while only 31% say they were not affected at all. 3% have given no response. The figures reflect their perceptions and may or may not correspond with the actual flood situation.

August 12, 2010

Society » Environment/ Disasters

Turks Evenly Split On Constitutional Changes (Click for Details)

Results of an upcoming referendum on constitutional amendments in Turkey are hard to call at this point, according to a poll by Sonar Arastirma. 49.1 % of respondents would vote yes to enact the government-proposed changes, whereas 50.9 % would vote to reject them.

August 14, 2010

Domestic Politics » Governance

Turks Most Concerned with Economic Issues (Click for Details)

The governing Justice and Development Party has dominated Turkey for the past decade, but IRI’s poll suggests there are opportunities for opposition parties to make up ground in the next general elections, particularly if they focus their efforts on the economy.

July 12, 2010

Economy » Perceptions on Performance/ Well-Being

GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL

Two in five UAE residents support BlackBerry ban – survey (Click for Details)

Two in five United Arab Emirates residents support the decision by the country's telecom watchdog to suspend key BlackBerry services from October and two-thirds expect the announced ban to be implemented, a survey showed last week. YouGov survey

August 11, 2010

Society » Media/ New Media

CENTRAL ASIA

Multi Country Poll: In the CIS, Desired Migration Destinations Depend on Motive (Click for Details)

35% of adults in 12 former Soviet nations say they would like to migrate to another country -- either permanently, for temporary work, or for study or work study -- if they had the opportunity. They express the most interest in moving to Russia, Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom, but each nation's popularity depends on people's motives for migrating. Gallup USA

August 12, 2010

Society » Immigration/Refugees

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 131

CENTRAL ASIA

Multi Country poll-70 Million in CIS Would Migrate Temporarily for Work, Study (Click for Details)

Roughly one in four adults in 12 former Soviet nations say they would like to move to another country for temporary work (24%) or to study or take part in a work-study program (25%) if they had the opportunity to do so. Together, an estimated 70 million desire to migrate for either of these reasons or for both. Half has many -- approximately 30 million -- would like to leave their countries permanently. Gallup USA

August 4, 2010

Society » Immigration/Refugees

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 130

SOUTH ASIA

Public Opinion in Pakistan: Concern about Extremist Threat Slips (Click for Details)

Pakistanis remain in a grim mood about the state of their country. Overwhelming majorities are dissatisfied with national conditions, unhappy with the nation's economy, and concerned about political corruption and crime. Only one-in-five express a positive view of President Asif Ali Zardari, down from 64% just two years ago. Pew Research Center

July 29, 2010

Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trust

WEST ASIA

Turkey’s Ruling AKP Trails Behind Republicans (Click for Details)

Turkey’s governing party is not the most popular political organization in the country, according to a poll by Sonar Arastirma. 33.5 % of respondents would vote for the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in the next legislative election, up one point since May.

July 28, 2010

Domestic Politics » Political Parties

SOUTH EAST ASIA

Democracy is Top Wish for Malaysians (Click for Details)

Making the country more democratic tops the wish list of many people in Malaysia, according to a poll by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. 27 % of respondents cite this as the most important issue to address in the country.

July 25, 2010

Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trust

Cyber poll- Countries with High Home Internet Access Span Regions Access drops sharply with per-capita income (Click for Details)

Among 116 countries and areas Gallup surveyed last year, a median proportion of 2 in 10 adults reported that they have Internet access at home, but the proportion was greater than 3 in 4 adults in 15 countries. These populations in the most connected countries span several global regions, including Europe, Asia, Northern America, and the Middle East. Gallup USA

July 28, 2010

Society » Media/ New Media

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 129

Zone 1- ASIA

WEST ASIA

Afghans' Approval of Their Leadership Falls to 33% (Click for Details)

Afghans' approval of their country's leadership fell to 33% in April -- the lowest measured since 2008. More Afghans now approve of the job performance of U.S. leadership (43%) than they do their own. Gallup USA

July 23, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War

Politics Turns Out To Be Not A Very Popular Choice As Profession For Pakistanis (Click for Details)

In a Gallup Pakistan survey almost eight in ten (77%) Pakistanis show complete disinclination to join politics as a professional career. Only 22 %age of Pakistanis have ever wished to join politics.

July 19, 2010

Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trust

SOUTH EAST ASIA

Filipinos Express Confidence in Aquino and Binay (Click for Details)

The vast majority of people in the Philippines trust new president Benigno Aquino III and vice-president Jejomar Binay to do a good job leading the country, according to a poll by Social Weather Stations. 88 % of respondents have confidence in Aquino, while 77 % trust Binay.

July 24, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Rating

• NORTH EAST ASIA

90 Million More Chinese Online at Home Now Than in 2007 (Click for Details)

Signaling new opportunities for businesses to connect with millions more Chinese consumers, Gallup surveys document rising access to information technology. The %age of Chinese who report that they have computers at home doubled in the past several years, while home Internet access nearly tripled.

July 21, 2010

Society » Media/ New Media §

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 128

MIDDLE EAST

Palestinians Back, Israelis Oppose Saudi Plan

The majority of people in the Palestinian territories agree with the so-called Saudi Plan for peace with Israel, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research and the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 67 % of respondents approve of the plan.

July 11, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Palestine/ Israel Conflict

NORTHEAST ASIA

Naoto Kan’s Cabinet Chastised by Japanese

The appointed cabinet of prime minister Naoto Kan has dramatically lost public backing in Japan, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 36.3 % of respondents approve of Kan’s team, down 28.5 points since June.

July 16, 201

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 127

Zone 1- ASIA

SOUTH ASIA

Two-Thirds of Indian Consumers Want Government to Enact Corporate Responsibility Laws (Click for Details)

Most Indian consumers want to see new laws enacted to force companies to act responsibly—even if this means higher prices and fewer jobs, according to a new poll of consumers across 29 countries. The poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of those surveyed in India— 63% —said they wanted government to pass new laws to force companies to go beyond their traditional economic role and work to improve society, compared to just 31 % who disagreed. GlobeScan

July 5, 2010

Economy » Consumer Confidence/Protection

NORTHEAST ASIA

Ruling DPJ Still Strong before Japanese Ballot (Click for Details)

The ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) holds a commanding lead over the opposition Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) just days before an upper house election takes place in Japan, according to a poll by Mainichi. 40 % of respondents would support the DPJ in the proportional representation block of the House of Councillors election.

July 09, 2010

Domestic Politics » Political Parties

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 126

Zone 1- ASIA

MIDDLE EAST

Fatah Clearly Ahead of Hamas among Palestinians (Click for Details)

The next election to the Palestinian Legislative Council would see Fatah winning, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 45 % of respondents would vote for Fatah in the next election, up three points since March.

July 01, 2010

Domestic Politics » Political Parties

NORTHEAST ASIA

Taiwan’s Ma Fails to Regain Public’s Trust (Click for Details)

Most people in Taiwan remain disappointed with the performance of Ma Ying-jeou, according to a poll by Global Views. Only 28.4 % of respondents are satisfied with their president, down two points since May.

June 27, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Kan Already Facing Negative Trend in Japan (Click for Details)

Japan’s new administration led by Naoto Kan is already losing public support, according to a poll by Mainichi. 52 % of respondents approve of Kan’s appointed cabinet, down 14 points since early June.

July 02, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Gender Equality Universally Embraced, but Inequalities Acknowledged (Click for Details)

Fifteen years after the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women's Beijing Platform for Action proclaimed that "shared power and responsibility should be established between women and men at home, in the workplace and in the wider national and international communities," people around the globe embrace the document's key principles. Almost everywhere, solid majorities express support for gender equality and agree that women should be able to work outside the home. Pew Research Center

July 01, 2010

Society » Gender Issues

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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 125

MIDDLE EAST

Abbas Would Clearly Win Palestinian Ballot (Click for Details)

Mahmoud Abbas would win a new election in the Palestinian territories, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 54 % of respondents would vote for the current Palestinian Authority president and leader of Fatah in the next ballot, up four points since March.

June 25, 2010

Domestic Politics » Elections

Palestinians See Turkey as Best Regional Ally (Click for Details)

Many people in the Palestinian territories consider Turkey as their closest ally in the region, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 43 % of respondents believe Turkey is the most supportive of the Palestinians and their cause.

June 22, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Regional Conflicts/ Issues

WEST & CENTRAL ASIA

CHP Grows, Virtually Ties AKP in Turkey (Click for Details)

Turkey’s governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) is technically tied with the Republican People’s Party (CHP), according to a poll by Sonar Arastirma. 32.5 % of respondents would vote for the CHP in the next legislative election, while 31.1 % would support the ruling AKP.

June 21, 2010

Domestic Politics » Political Parties

EAST ASIA

Thais Urge for Dialogue, Not Elections, For Peace (Click for Details)

Many people in Thailand reject the notion that a new general election will achieve national reconciliation, according to a poll by Bangkok University. Only 16.6 % of respondents think dissolving the legislature is the best way forward.

June 23, 2010

Domestic Politics » Elections

Foreign Affairs & Security » Regional Conflicts/ Issues

Multi-Country poll- Global Economic Crisis Was Personal in Countries Far and Wide (Click for Details)

Gallup's Personal Economy Index before and after the global economic meltdown in 2008 shows the crisis touched everyday lives around the world. In 61 out of 96 countries, scores fell significantly, documenting a decline in economic situations at the personal and community level. Ireland led the declines, followed by other major economies such as Singapore, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

June 22, 2010

Economy » Economic Globalization

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