Sexual minority rights in HK obstructed by Christian churches

The Hong Kong government is said to have conducted its own surveys in 2012, which found that a majority of respondents support having a law against discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, though the results of the survey remain a secret. Fridae's Hong Kong correspondent Nigel Collett outlines what's stopping the government from implementing anti-discrimination laws to protect LGBTs.

Singapore Court agrees to hear both s377A appeal cases together

The Court of Appeal has accepted Tan Eng Hong's application to have his and another parallel case filed by Gary Lim and Kenneth Chee, both of which challenge the constitutionality of Singapore's anti-gay sex law, to be heard together.

Singapore: Tan Eng Hong applies to have both ongoing s377A cases consolidated

Just in: The Court of Appeal has accepted Tan Eng Hong's application to have the two cases consolidated. More details to come.

Watch: First gay pride parade held in India's Gujarat state

The western Indian state of Gujarat held its first ever gay pride parade last Sunday following in the steps of other Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Kolkata.

Revisiting the safety spectrum: how gay men fall into different 'risk classes' for HIV

Gay men fall into different groups that are at radically different risk for acquiring HIV, Canadian research presented at the 11th International AIDS Impact Conference last week has found.

Restaurant on the Sea, Teshima, Japan

Fukuoka-based architect Koichi Futatsumata and chef Daishi Yuen have set up a restaurant that not only visually complements the magnificent natural surroundings of Teshima island, but also highlights the local fare.