Philippine Supreme Court strikes down same-sex marriage bid

The Philippine Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a petition challenging the country's Family Code that limits marriage to between a man and a woman. The court unanimously...

Taiwan newlyweds mark 100 days of marriage equality

Newlywed same-sex couples in Taiwan marked 100 days of marriage equality this weekend. Taiwan became the first country in Asia to recognize same-sex unions on 24 May. It came...

Thailand's new government to push for civil partnership bill

Thailand’s new government is going ahead with a controversial civil partnerships bill. The bill, first proposed by the ruling military junta in December last year, would make...

China's leadership will not allow same-sex marriage

China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) will not pursue same-sex marriage, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Activists have been pressuring China’s leaders to follow Taiwan...