Hong Kong's first openly gay lawmaker: Raymond Chan Chi-chuen

Newly elected lawmaker Raymond Chan Chi-chuen publicly acknowledges his sexual orientation a day after winning Sunday's election.

Govt-endorsed parental guide to "identify" gay and lesbian children slammed

The guide to "help" parents in Malaysia identify gay and lesbian "symptoms" in their children says one indication is that gay men have muscular bodies and like to show their body by wearing V-neck and sleeveless clothes, among other clues.

Australian doctor banned for prescribing gay 'cure' to teen

An Australian doctor has been severely reprimanded and banned from working as a general practitioner after prescribing a drug to a teen who came to him for help to "cure" his homosexuality.

Mothers of LGBTs protest sexuality education textbook in Hangzhou

Following complaints from 18 mothers of gay children and gay groups over a sexuality education booklet targeted at parents of teenagers that describes homosexuality as a type of "sexual deviance", the publisher has agreed to revise the sections about homosexuality in its second edition.

Thai lesbian movie 'Yes or No 2' hits theatres

Thailand's first lesbian movie Yes or No, which was a surprise hit in China and Taiwan, returns to the screen with a sequel this month. Doug Sanders, who reviewed the first on Fridae, reports on the new two hour-long film.

Nepal to host LGBTI sports festival Oct 12-14

In what organisers have dubbed to be a first for South Asia, Nepal will host a LGBTI sports festival in Kathmandu from October 12 to 14 that will see the participation of at least 200 local amateur athletes from the LGBTI community and some 150 foreign athletes from 17 countries.

Timeflies releases 'Under The Influence' featuring Rihanna, Adele, The Wanted

Boston duo Timeflies is another great example of a very talented new act that not only has great musical instincts but also possesses invaluable DIY savvy when its comes to promoting their music and building a fanbase online.

Review: Samsung NX20

Boasting Wi-Fi capabilities, the NX20 comes with a large sensor, a good range of features and a handy swivel screen.

Preview: Nokia Lumia 920

The first Windows Phone 8 superphone has arrived with PureView technology as well as wireless charging. Find out more.

The Thieves

Korean heist and conman caper is vastly more fun than the Oceans.

Hope Springs

A gentle suburban comedy fueled by a pair of earnest heartfelt performances, including Tommy Lee Jones as never seen before.

Preview: Amazon Kindle Fire HD (Dual-core Processor 1.5GHz; 8.9-inch display)

Among the new Kindle tablets that Amazon announced last week is an 8.9-inch version that boasts a full-HD display. Find out what we think of this new model.

Review: Sony Xperia ion

Armed with a dual-core 1.5GHz processor as well as a 4.6-inch display, the Xperia ion finally leaves the US for a global debut.