New MSM HIV infection rates in Hong Kong highest in 30 years

Men who have sex with men accounted for 254 new cases, nearly half of the 513 new HIV cases in 2012.

Parents of LGBTs in China call on government to legalise same-sex marriage

A group of parents associated with PFLAG China wrote in an open letter to the delegates of the National People's Congress urging them to legalise same-sex marriage. A recent poll on Chinese Internet portal Sina.com shows 52% of over 72,000 respondents say they support same-sex marriage.

New Pope: Opposes gay marriage, washed and kissed the feet of AIDS patients

Meet Pope Francis who as the former archbishop of Buenos Aires opposed gay marriage and the promotion of free contraceptives, but is also held in high regard for his compassion for the poor and disenfranchised.

Debate over whether the new Commonwealth Charter covers gay rights

Media outlets have declared the Queen of England to support gay rights even as the new Commonwealth Charter she signed yesterday makes no mention of sexual orientation; the Commonwealth Secretariat clarifies the news to be an "interpretation that certain publications who have reported (it) have formed on their own."

Second of two 377A challenges may have to wait a long time for a decision

Pioneer gay activist and blogger Alex Au examines the arguments made in the second case and adds that Justice Quentin Loh is close to issuing his decision on the first challenge filed by Gary Lim and Kenneth Chee, and his decision may be released within this month (March 2013).

Singapore: Pink Dot 2013 to be held Jun 29

The fifth annual event to support the freedom to love will be held on June 29.

Adam Lambert's Singapore concert gets 'Advisory 16' rating for mature content

Fresh off the stages in Hong Kong and Shanghai on his "We Are Glamily" mini-tour, openly gay singer Adam Lambert’s two songs have been deemed unsuitable for younger audiences and his concert in Singapore this Friday has been rated "Advisory 16 and above (some mature content)" by Singapore's media authority.

Coco Prive Kuda Hithi Island, Maldives

The ever-popular Maldives might not be the world's best kept travel secret, but those in search of a true off-the-radar escape should head to Coco Privé Kuda Hithi, a secluded retreat set within the lush confines of one of the Maldivian atoll's private islands.