Indonesia to Vote on New Laws To Make Gay Sex Illegal
Going along with the global trend of reverting to conservatism, Indonesia, the world’s largest muslim nation, will most likely vote…
Japan Elects Openly-Gay Member to National Parliament
On Monday, July 22, gay rights activist and politician, Taiga Ishikawa, was elected to Japan’s National Parliament. Ishikawa won a…
Hong Kong Reverses Decision Banning Cathay Pacific Ad Featuring Same-Sex Couple!
On Monday, a new ad campaign from Cathay Pacific titled “Move Beyond” was meant to showcase the airline’s dedication and…
Taiwan Becomes First Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Today, in a groundbreaking ruling, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize gay marriage! The country of almost…
3 Rooftop Bars in Bangkok, Thailand for High-Altitude Fun
With no focused downtown in Bangkok, Thailand, skyscrapers have sprung up in every direction creating a unique panorama. Unlike The…
New Legislation in Taiwan Would Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry
Taiwan’s government is proposing a new law to allow same-sex marriage. Back in November, the people of the self-governing island…
Taiwan to Hold Vote on Gay and Lesbian Marriage
Taiwan, who many believe may be the first country in Asia with marriage equality, is getting ready to hold a…
Hong Kong will Recognize Same-Sex Marriages for Visas
Hong Kong’s administration said yesterday that it will accept applications for same-sex visas from countries where gay and lesbian couples…
Thailand Could be the Next Country to Grant Civil Partnerships
Thailand’s government may be the next to grant domestic partnerships to same-sex couples after a subcommittee in the justice ministry…
Major Japanese City of 1.5 Million to Recognize Gay and Lesbian Couples
Same-sex couples will now be recognized by law in the Japanese city of Fukuoka. The municipality of 1.5 million made…
These are the Restaurants to Book a Table in when Visiting Singapore
This year represented a landmark year for Singapore’s restaurant scene. When Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants (www.theworlds50best.com/asia/en) list was announced in…
Discovering Kuala Lumpur’s Gay Scene and More
Futuristic skyscrapers coexist harmoniously alongside mosques, Catholic churches, Buddhist temples, and Hindu shrines in Malaysia’s capital city, but it’s also…
Watch: Viral Video Showcases Gay-Accepting Chinese Families for Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year in China sees more than 700 million migrant workers returning home to celebrate with their families,…
Philippine’s President Supports Gay and Lesbian Marriage
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is indeed for same-sex marriage, a show of support that goes against the…
Opening Sequence of Thai Teen Show is Filled with Same-Sex Kisses and Drama
A new Thai TV called “Make it Right” has one of the most amazing opening sequences ever, and it features…
Hong Kong Wins Gay Games 2022 Bid
Hong Kong beat out Washington D.C. and Guadalajara, Mexico to host the 2022 Gay Games. Hong Kong will become the…
Pakistan Bans Discrimination Against Transgender Women
Thanks to two bills in Pakistan, it will soon be illegal to discriminate against transgender persons when it comes to…
Sapporo Becomes First Major City in Japan to Recognize Gay and Lesbian Marriage
Sapporo became the first major city in Japan to recognize gay and lesbian partnerships. The northern Japanese city is known…
Malaysian Government Says Homosexuality can be Reversed with ‘Extensive Training’
Malaysian government officials are promoting conversion therapy for the country’s homosexuals. The open endorsement comes after federal authorities claim sexual orientation…
Sri Lanka Retains Ban on Gay People, but Says It Won’t Prosecute
The National Human Rights Action Plan has attempted to remove discrimination based on sexual orientation in Sri Lanka, but the…
Taiwan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Gay Marriage
Taiwan has long been one of the most progressive places in Asia, and it’s continuing that tradition by moving forward with…
Indonesia’s President Defends Gay Community
While the legislature in Indonesia keeps pushing through anti-LGBT legislation and a growing homophobic zeitgeist sweeps the nation, the country’s…
Philippines’ First Transgender Congresswoman Gives her First Powerful Speech
Calling her election a “paradigm shift,” the first transgender congresswoman in the Philippines, Geraldine Roman gave her first speech in…
Ian McKellen Tells India to ‘Grow Up’ and Repeal Anti-Gay-Sex Law
Famed British actor Sir Ian McKellen had some advice for India over its antiquated reinstitution of colonial-era buggery laws…”grow up.”…
Gay Travel: Luang Prabang, Laos
It’s not often I stand in the middle of a sprawling enclosure in the jungle, tossing buckets of smashed fruits…
Indonesia Demands Gay Emojis be Removed from Apps
Indonesia has censored gay and lesbian emojis from use on social media apps like Facebook, Twitter, LINE, and Whatsapp. The heavily…
Gay Marriage Ban Lifted in Vietnam
Same-sex couples may still not have the right to get legally married in Vietnam, but the country recently lifted a…
Chinese Gay Couple Makes History By Suing Government for Right to Marry
A Chinese court has accepted a gay civil case for a gay man’s right to marry—a first for the country.…
Mind-Blowing Video from Singapore Airlines Shows that No Detail is Too Small
Watch this incredible new video showing that “no detail is too small” when it comes to Singapore Airlines’ seat designs.…
MTV Airs India’s First-Ever Lesbian On-Screen Kiss
First, Japan saw their first lesbian kiss air on television, and now India’s population set their eyes on a steamy…