Given the cultural and political closeness of the two neighbors, the development in Vietnam creates a precedent that Cambodian authorities may be inclined to follow.
According to research conducted by an anti-gay-rights group, 70 percent of people in Hong Kong believe society should tolerate anti-homosexual attitudes.
Activists hope that the head of the Catholic Church’s scheduled visit Jan 15-19 to the Philippines will help change local peoples attitude toward the LGBT community.
Emmanuel "Mass" Luciano, a Puerto Rican-born blogger, stylist, fashion designer and party planner, bested three other finalists, to claim the coveted Mr Gay Hong Kong title, at the freshly minted Ovolo Southside Hotel.
The Thai LGBT community encounters great social stigma and limited job opportunities despite the country’s tourism authority actively promoting Thailand as a gay-friendly tourist destination, says a recent international report.
Books in public library that encourage homophobia or openly teach parents to “prevent” same-sex orientations in their children should come with a government approved disclaimer, say gay rights activists.
A school in Japan is embarking on a new poster campaign to explain lesbian, gay, bisexual, and asexual identities to children and reduce the rate of LGBT-related bullying.