Gender
Japan's top court reviews legality of trans sterilization rule
LGBTQ advocates hope shifting social attitudes will trigger reforms
Gender
Opinion
Sex imbalance at Japan's top university is nothing to worry about
Paucity of women at University of Tokyo is result of student preference
Companies
Japan's outside directors take on multiple posts amid talent shortage
Lack of efforts to promote women within leads to limited pool
Opinion
Women in India have a key role to play in health care leadership
Management development programs can reduce competency gaps
Gender
Women in boardrooms: Under 4% of Japan's top firms are on track
Blue chips make slow progress toward goal of 30% representation by 2030
Gender
Malaysia halts music festival after same-sex kiss by U.K. band The 1975
Lead singer criticizes nation's anti-LGBT laws in profanity-laden speech
Gender
Number of working women in Japan hit record 30.4m in 2022
Increase boosts combined working population to a record 67.06 million, survey shows
Opinion
Japan Supreme Court toilet ruling no victory for transgender rights
Order that worker be allowed to use bathroom of choice just an evasive compromise
Gender
Swatch sues Malaysia for seizure of Pride watches
Anwar Ibrahim says LGBT rights will not be recognized by his administration
Sports
Southeast Asia's women outpace men in soccer's global arena
Vietnam and the Philippines are heading to the Women's World Cup
Society
Japan top court rules against ministry's transgender toilet rules
Official who was born male living as woman diagnosed with gender dysphoria
Arts
Hit Netflix political drama makes waves in Taiwan
Show's focus on sexual harassment sparks surge of #MeToo claims
Gender
Japanese businesses welcome LGBTQ customers well ahead of law
FamilyMart eases rules to allow same-sex couples to become franchisees
Gender
Seoul Pride takes place amid homophobic resistance
Events by LGBTQ community stoke pushback from religious groups, politicians
Gender
Gender parity? Only 8% of Japan ruling party candidates are women
PM's empowerment goal falls on deaf ears as election speculation mounts
Gender
Nepal activists hail interim ruling allowing same-sex marriage
'Big and historic' Supreme Court order set to spur registrations
Interview
Gender equality vital for Japan's economic growth: U.K. envoy
Ambassador says more women executives, LGBTQ rights key to partnership
Society
Taiwan rocked by #MeToo scandals ahead of national elections
Sexual harassment claims test island democracy's progressive credentials
Asia Insight
Trans rights progress in Asia hits barricade of tradition, legal maze
Gradual LGBTQ advances in some countries shrouded by stigma, safety concerns
Gender
G7 gender equality ministers vow to boost women executives
Japan's female board representation target in spotlight as it lags peers
Datawatch
Japan's digital future depends on women
Shortage of high-tech professionals places premium on female IT specialists
Gender
Japan passes controversial LGBT law: 5 things to know
Sexual minorities and critics say legal framework has no teeth
Economy
'Open minded' Thailand banks on LGBT tourists, 'boys love' exports
Bangkok Pride events draw long-haul tourists who stay for days after the parade
Gender
Japan court rules lack of same-sex unions at odds with constitution
Fourth ruling is step forward for LGBTQ community ahead of vote on anti-discrimination bill
Gender
Japan court: 'Unconstitutional' not to allow same-sex marriage
Decision gives hope to LGBTQ community disappointed by recent LDP bill