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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