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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Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 124

Zone 1- ASIA

MIDDLE EAST

Israelis Reject Lifting Gaza Blockade (Click for Details)

Almost three quarters of people in Israel are against lifting their country’s current blockade of Gaza, according to a poll by New Wave Research published in Yisrael Hayom. 73 % of respondents would not end the blockade.

June 17, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Palestine/ Israel Conflict

WEST & CENTRAL ASIA

Turks Have Mixed Views about Fate of the Reform Package (Click for Details)

A recent poll of Turkish citizens conducted by MetroPoll Ankara shows that publics have a mixed view of the fate of the Constitutional Reform Package. Almost four in ten think that constitutional court will annul the package and roughly the same number think that it will approve it.

June 16, 2010

Domestic Politics » Governance

Ethnic Tensions Evident in Kyrgyzstan Before Conflict (Click for Details)

Gallup surveys in Kyrgyzstan reflect the ethnic tensions that sparked recent deadly riots in the South, home to the country's Uzbek minority. In 2009, 40% of residents living in southern Kyrgyzstan said their city or area is a good place for racial and ethnic minorities, while 61% living in the North said the same. Nationwide, fewer Kyrgyzstanis perceived tolerance of ethnic minorities in 2009 than in 2008, with the deterioration coming exclusively in the North, while perceptions remained unchanged in the South.

June 16, 2010

Society » Ethnicity

NORTHEAST ASIA

Kan Cabinet Backed by Three-in-Five Japanese (Click for Details)

The new Prime Minister of Japan begins his tenure with high ratings, according to four recent public opinion polls. At least 60 % of respondents approve of Naoto Kan’s cabinet. Angus Reid Public Opinion

June 14, 2010

Domestic Politics » Governance

Multi-Country poll- Obama More Popular Abroad than at Home, Global Image of U.S. Continues to Benefit (Click for Details)

Foreign Affairs & Security » US image

Multi-Country poll- Polling the World (Cup): Who Will Win in South Africa? (Click for Details)

Society » Media/ New Media

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