Vietnam takes step to lead Asia on marriage equality

Vietnam could become the first country in Asia to allow for same-sex marriage, with a senior minister from the country’s government speaking about the issue for the first time as it continues its public consultation on the issue. In early July, the Ministry of Justice...

Minister talks about gay marriage in Vietnam

Minister Ha Hung Cuong says prejudice against gay people is ‘unacceptable’ A minister in Vietnam’s government has spoken about same-sex marriage for the first time. Vietnamese LGBT rights activist calls the Minister’s words a ‘bold step forward’. Continue...

Taiwan to stage first same-sex Buddhist wedding

TAIPEI (AFP) – Two women plan to tie the knot next month in Taiwan’s first same-sex Buddhist wedding, as gay and lesbian groups push to make the island the first society in Asia to legalise gay marriage Fish Huang and her partner You Ya-ting, both 30, will...