Sri Lanka
Sri Lankans Back Their Leadership Amid Western Criticism
Less approving of U.S. leadership
September 2, 2011
As Sri Lankan leaders face off against Western governments that want the country to submit to an independent war crimes probe, Gallup surveys find Sri Lankans almost universally approve of their own leadership. They are far less likely to approve of the leadership of some of the country's more vocal critics.
Afghans Rate Their Lives a Little Better Each Year
Percentage "thriving" has doubled since 2008
February 18, 2011
The percentage of Afghans who are "thriving" remains low but is rising every year. It increased to 12% in 2010 from 5% in 2008.
U.S. Leadership More Popular in Asia Than China's, India's
Many Asians don't have an opinion about leaders in each country
November 5, 2010
President Barack Obama begins his long-awaited trip to Asia this week, including stops in Indonesia, India, Japan, and South Korea. U.S. leadership garners more approval than the leadership of China and India in 11 of 20 Asian countries Gallup surveyed over the course of the past year.
Optimism About Financial Wellbeing Rebounds in Asia
In 10 countries, optimism at or above pre-economic crisis levels
October 6, 2010
Reflecting Asia's resilience after the global economic crisis, Gallup surveys in 2010 show people's optimism about their financial wellbeing is rebounding across the region.
U.S. Leadership Gains Approval in Parts of Asia
Afghanistan, Pakistan only countries where majorities disapprove
September 20, 2010
Approval of U.S. leadership in Asia has seen its share of ups and downs over the last few years. Australia and New Zealand saw the biggest improvements between 2008 and 2010, while Vietnam, Indonesia, and India saw the biggest declines.
Many in Asia Travel Domestically for Medical Care
Households seek care inside and outside their home countries
September 17, 2010
About one in five households in Asia report having to travel to another community for medical care in the past year. Fewer are traveling to other countries for care.
Afghans Less Confident in Elections This Time
Sixty-seven percent do not trust honesty of process
September 10, 2010
Ahead of Afghanistan's parliamentary elections next week, Gallup surveys show Afghans' distrust in the honesty of their elections has increased since the controversial presidential election last year. This, in addition to security concerns, could contribute to lower turnout.
Religiosity Highest in World's Poorest Nations
United States is among the rich countries that buck the trend
August 31, 2010
Religiosity is strongly related to per-capita income worldwide. In the poorest countries Gallup surveyed in 2009, a median of 95% of adults say religion is an important part of their daily lives, compared with 47% who say the same in the world's richest countries.
Economic Outlook Brightest in Asia
Optimism about local economic conditions highest in China post-crisis
June 29, 2010
Across the 117 countries Gallup surveyed in 2009, the countries where at least half of residents said their local economies were getting better tended to be located in either Asia or the Middle East and North Africa.
As Asian Economies Falter, Trust in Gov't Remains High
Export-reliant developing economies still trust financial institutions
January 28, 2010
Developing countries in Asia that derive much of their GDP from exports to the West have been especially hard hit by the global downturn. Even so, citizens in those nations remain confident in their governments and financial institutions.
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