Asia

No End in Sight to India’s Nuclear Gridlock

Public ambivalence toward U.S., Russia implies continued political turmoil

June 30, 2008
The Indian public is similarly ambivalent about relations with the United States and Russia, which helps explain the political stalemate preventing India’s government from approving a landmark civil nuclear deal with the United States.More ...

Inflation Grips Indonesians, Worries Reach Three-Year High

Roughly 4 in 10 say living standards getting worse

June 26, 2008
Rising prices were already straining many Indonesians’ budgets before a massive fuel price hike last month sent protesters to the streets. Roughly 4 in 10 Indonesians told Gallup in March of this year that their standard of living is getting worse -- the highest number to say so in three years.More ...

Indonesians Champion Religious Freedom

About half say their communities are good places for religious minorities

June 20, 2008
Gallup surveys in Indonesia consistently show roughly 9 in 10 citizens support religious freedom, but only about half say their communities are good places for religious minorities to live.More ...

"Modern Myanmar" Tops Burmese Hopes for Nation's Future

Modernization, development, economic improvement mentioned frequently

June 11, 2008
A Gallup survey in Myanmar before Cyclone Nargis ripped through the country shows residents dreamed of a modern, developed country (37%) with better economic conditions (21%).More ...

Before Cyclone, Burmese Hoped for Better Economic Futures

Business success, wealth topped citizens’ wish lists

June 6, 2008
Before Cyclone Nargis devastated Myanmar last month, a Gallup Poll of the country’s urban residents revealed many hoped to someday own their own businesses (24%) and achieve wealth and financial comfort (19%).More ...

Filipinos Likely Among Hardest Hit by Food Prices

Nearly two in three reported struggling to afford food in past year

May 29, 2008
Nearly two-thirds of Filipinos surveyed before the recent rice crisis said they were unable to afford food at times in the past year, and a third reported going hungry. Among the highest reported in the region, these figures suggest Filipinos were especially vulnerable to soaring prices.More ...

Food, Shelter Were Issues in Myanmar Before Cyclone

In 2006, 34% reported being unable to afford food at times; 21% unable to afford shelter

May 19, 2008
Even before Cyclone Nargis left millions in Myanmar hungry and homeless, a Gallup Poll found 34% of urban Burmese had problems affording food and 21% had difficulties affording shelter.More ...

Japan’s Aid to Asia May Not Give Big Edge Over China

Median approval for Japan’s leaders only slightly higher than China’s

May 13, 2008
Despite the billions in development aid Japan gives to Asia each year, median approval of Japan’s leadership in the region is only slightly higher than approval of China’s leadership.More ...

Nepalese See Benefits in Ties With India, China

Many view close links with China, improved relations with India as “good thing”

May 2, 2008
Nepal’s Maoists are reappraising the country’s relationships with its powerful neighbors. A Gallup Poll in Nepal reveals citizens see positives in better relations with China and India: 81% said close ties with China are good and 97% of those who see better relations with India said this is good.More ...

China’s Leadership Better Regarded Outside the West

Approval in Asia, Middle East nearly twice as high as in Europe, the Americas

April 29, 2008
Gallup Polls in 139 countries reveal China’s leadership remains more popular in Asia, the Middle East/North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa than it is in Europe and the Americas.More ...
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