Taiwan's parliament has become the first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage following a vote on Friday. In 2017, the island's constitutional court ruled that same-sex couples had the right to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Lays Down Historic Marker for Same-Sex Marriage in Asia
Foxconn Technology Group’s billionaire founder Terry Gou, who has announced a run for Taiwan’s presidency, expressed misgivings over the new law. “It’s a bit of a regret that this amendment isn’t in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan approves same-sex marriage
Taipei | Taiwan's legislature voted Friday to legalise same-sex marriage, a first in Asia and a boost for LGBT rights activists who had championed the cause for two decades. Lawmakers pressured by ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei to bid for 2030 Asiad: mayor
Taipei, May 17 (CNA) Taipei is planning to launch a bid for the 2030 Asian Games and may seek Beijing's "understanding" of Taipei's intentions, Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said Friday. Taipei has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan legalizes same-sex marriage in historic first for Asia
Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in Asia to pass gay marriage legislation. The vote came ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Approves Asia’s First Same-Sex Marriage Law
HONG KONG — As tens of thousands of protesters filled the rainy streets of Taipei on Friday, lawmakers in Taiwan voted to legalize same-sex marriage, a first for Asia. “On May 17th, 2019 in #Taiwan, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan legalises same-sex marriage in first for Asia
Taiwan has legalised same-sex marriage, making it the first Asian jurisdiction to allow the unions. Taiwanese lawmakers backed a bill on Friday allowing same-sex couples to form “intimate, exclusive, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Legislature Approves Asia’s First Same-Sex Marriage Law
HONG KONG — As tens of thousands of protesters filled the rainy streets of Taipei on Friday, lawmakers in Taiwan voted to legalize same-sex marriage, a first for Asia. “On May 17th, 2019 in #Taiwan, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for Asia
Taiwan's legislature has passed a law allowing same-sex marriage in a first for Asia. The vote Friday allows same-sex couples full legal marriage rights, including in areas such as taxes, insurance ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan passes same-sex marriage bill, becoming first in Asia to do so
Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in Asia to pass gay marriage legislation. The vote came ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Claims Victory in Landmark Gay-Marriage Vote
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan’s president claimed victory in making the island the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex unions, as lawmakers put the final touches on the government’s gay marriage bill. ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Legislature Considers Asia’s First Same-Sex Marriage Law
HONG KONG — Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Taipei on Friday as lawmakers in Taiwan prepared to vote on legalizing same-sex marriage, a first for Asia. The legislature is facing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan parliament becomes first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage
A same-sex marriage supporter in Taiwan holds a rose outside parliament to mourn those who killed themselves due to discrimination. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters Taiwan has secured a first for Asia, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan parliament begins discussion of landmark same-sex legislation
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s parliament on Friday began discussion of a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage, amid a heated debate over marriage equality that has divided the self-ruled island. ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan parliament to vote on Asia’s first gay marriage bill
Taiwan will decide whether to pass Asia's first gay marriage law on Friday as conservative lawmakers launch a last-ditch attempt to scupper the bill despite a court ruling ordering same-sex ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to increase cooperation with India
Taiwan has sought to increase cooperation with India in areas ... The expo is likely to be attended by about 30,000 visitors and generate business worth $150 million. ... ( read original story ...)