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Asia

In Japan, Recession Echoes Consumer Woes

Only 9% say economic conditions are good

November 18, 2008

With the news that Japan’s economy is now in recession, Gallup Polls in Japan this year find consumer confidence eroding and only 9% of Japanese saying economic conditions in their country are good.More ...

Opinion Briefing: Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

In 2007, South Koreans were mixed on benefits

November 13, 2008

As the incoming Obama administration weighs whether to renegotiate the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, Gallup revisits South Koreans’ views on the issue and potential policy implications for the United States.More ...

Most Chinese Have No Opinion in U.S. Election

Preference for Obama is higher in urban areas

October 28, 2008

Despite widespread news coverage, China’s massive population has little to say about the U.S. presidential race. Barack Obama wins slightly more support than John McCain within the margin of error, 12% to 5%, while most respondents did not offer an opinion.More ...

Filipinos Slightly Favor McCain; Majority No Preference

Forty-nine percent said election outcome makes a difference

October 21, 2008

The Philippines is one of only a few countries Gallup surveyed where citizens preferred John McCain to Barack Obama as the next U.S. president. In late May 2008, Filipinos slightly favored McCain (28%) over Obama (20%), though a slim majority did not express a preference.More ...

In Developed Asia, a Clear Preference for Obama

Margin 4-to-1 in Japan, Australia and 2-to-1 in South Korea, Singapore

October 21, 2008

Citizens of four close U.S. partners in developed Asia clearly favor Barack Obama over John McCain to become the next U.S. president. Obama is preferred more than 4-to-1 in Japan and Australia and 2-to-1 in South Korea and Singapore, though many Singaporeans do not express a preference.More ...

In South Asia, Few Opinions on U.S. Presidential Race

Few respondents in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan express any opinions

October 21, 2008

Gallup Polls in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan show large disconnect between many of the world’s poorest people and the U.S. presidential race.More ...

Japanese Back Obama Over McCain

Disapproval of Bush and disappointment in domestic politics factors

October 21, 2008

Two-thirds of Japanese adults (66%) surveyed by telephone say they would “personally rather see” Barack Obama elected U.S. president, while 15% say they would prefer John McCain.More ...

Few Pakistanis Perceive Benefits From Alliance With U.S.

Many Pakistanis see U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as a threat

October 3, 2008

A new Gallup Poll sheds light on how Pakistanis view their country’s relationship with the United States. Few Pakistanis (16%) see any benefit for their country from cooperation in the war on terrorism and 45% perceive the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as a threat.More ...

Japanese Consumer Confidence Crumbling

More than three in four Japanese think economy is getting worse

September 17, 2008

With Japan teetering dangerously close to an economic recession, Gallup Polls find many Japanese consumers appear increasingly frustrated with the country’s economic situation and unhappy with their leadership’s performance.More ...

Terrorism, Economy Dual Threats for Pakistanis

Majority believes government’s terrorism efforts are lacking

September 12, 2008

Gallup Polls in Pakistan indicate residents are increasingly worried about terrorism and the economy -- two daunting issues facing their new president, Asif Ali Zardari.More ...

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Asia

In Japan, Recession Echoes Consumer Woes

Only 9% say economic conditions are good

Opinion Briefing: Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

In 2007, South Koreans were mixed on benefits

Most Chinese Have No Opinion in U.S. Election

Preference for Obama is higher in urban areas

Filipinos Slightly Favor McCain; Majority No Preference

Forty-nine percent said election outcome makes a difference

In Developed Asia, a Clear Preference for Obama

Margin 4-to-1 in Japan, Australia and 2-to-1 in South Korea, Singapore

In South Asia, Few Opinions on U.S. Presidential Race

Few respondents in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan express any opinions

Japanese Back Obama Over McCain

Disapproval of Bush and disappointment in domestic politics factors

Few Pakistanis Perceive Benefits From Alliance With U.S.

Many Pakistanis see U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as a threat

Japanese Consumer Confidence Crumbling

More than three in four Japanese think economy is getting worse

Terrorism, Economy Dual Threats for Pakistanis

Majority believes government’s terrorism efforts are lacking

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