Majority see benefits for economy, rather than people
August 4, 2008
A Gallup Poll reveals that while most Cambodians see further foreign investment as a boon for their economy, they are less certain about its benefits for the people.More ...
Cambodia’s longtime Prime Minister Hun Sen’s party is expected to be easily re-elected Sunday, in a country where most citizens (74%) are dissatisfied with the way democracy works.More ...
With Indonesia’s long election season now in motion, a Gallup Poll suggests citizens’ concerns about the economy and corruption could dog candidates over the next nine months.More ...
Fraud allegations and rioting after Mongolia’s election last week underscore citizens’ lack of faith in their voting process. A Gallup Poll in 2007 revealed only 21% of Mongolians express confidence in the honesty of their elections.More ...
With Japan’s economy headed for a potential slowdown, Gallup Polls reveal consumers are pessimistic about the direction of the economy and their country’s future in general.More ...
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 ...
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.More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
