Singapore

Many in Asia Wait to Rate New U.S. Administration

Approval down in three of eight countries polled

September 22, 2009

Across eight Asian countries Gallup surveyed, approval of U.S. leadership is down slightly in 2009 compared with 2008, in large part attributable to an increase in the percentage who did not have an opinion. In Afghanistan and Pakistan, approval of U.S. leadership remains steady.More ...

Tough Times in Export Economies of Developed Asia

Majorities in most APEC states see economic conditions getting worse

December 2, 2008

The global economic crisis is exacting a hefty toll on export-reliant economies in developed Asia, where recession is either a threat or already reality. Gallup Polls in the region show consumer sentiment took a more negative turn after the global economic slump began in 2007.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 ...

Singapore’s Rules Cut Driving, Boost Air Quality

July 17, 2008

Singaporeans rate their air quality better than citizens polled in 20 of the world's most populous cities. Gallup reports from the field on how the tight restrictions on driving play a role.

Singapore Sets the Bar for Water Quality

July 16, 2008

In Singapore, citizens are more satisfied with the quality of their water than citizens are in any other country Gallup surveyed throughout 2006 and 2007. Despite scarce natural resources, Singapore is now working toward being completely self-sufficient in water resources.

Young Urban Chinese on the Move

France, Singapore, Australia top travel wish list

May 31, 2005

While millions of rural Chinese have migrated to urban China seeking higher incomes and better standards of living, it appears that young urban Chinese are the most mobile demographic -- and aspire to see the world.More ...