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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