Sydney celebrates 35th lesbian and gay Mardi Gras; Malaysia-based AirAsia a first-time sponsor

Malaysia-based AirAsia is an official sponsor of the Sydney Mardi Gras for the first time which is also a first for any mainstream Asia-based company.

Police accused of brutality at Sydney Mardi Gras

Allegations of police brutality at the Sydney Mardi Gras parade last weekend have been reported as a video of a teen being handcuffed and thrown to the ground by a policeman after the parade has gone viral and from a second man who has come forward.

Singapore: AGC warns of “incrementalist homosexual agenda”, High Court reserves judgment

Singapore's anti-gay sex law, section 377A, was challenged today in the nation's High Court by human rights lawyer M. Ravi.

Tan Eng Hong's s377A challenge to be heard in High Court on Wednesday

Tan Eng Hong's civil appeal challenging the Constitutionality of statute 377A of Singapore's Penal Code will be heard in the High Court on Wednesday, Mar 6.

Japanese lesbian couple marry at Tokyo Disney

A lesbian couple, who held the first same-sex wedding at Tokyo Disney Resort, has made headlines around the world after they tweeted photographs of their celebrations last Friday.

Philippines police officers to undergo LGBT sensitisation training

Ging Cristobal, Project Coordinator for the Asia Program of IGLHRC, has called the initiative a "major breakthrough" as police officers in major provinces all over the Philippines will undergo training that will include a LGBT community dialogue, and gender and sexuality workshops with human rights regional officers.

Vi Cool, Hong Kong

Tucked away in Harbour City's seemingly endless labyrinth of high-end shops and bustling eateries is the vibrant Spanish gem Vi Cool.