VietNamNet Bridge – Ten homosexual, bisexual and asexual couples in Hanoi appeared at shopping malls in wedding dresses to call for support for same-sex marriage in Vietnam on May 19.

 VietNamNet Bridge - National Assembly deputies have confirmed that the legal provisions relating to homosexuals, bisexuals and transgenders need to be discussed in the upcoming session.

VietNamNet Bridge – Same-sex marriage received much attention at the conference to review the implementation of the Law on Marriage and Family, organized by the Ministry of Justice on April 16.

Vice Minister of Health, Mr. Nguyen Viet Tien has proposed to modify the Law on Marriage and Family, in which same-sex marriage is permitted because it is the right to live with the true self, the human rights.

Same sex marriage is a controversial topic in Vietnam, especially when some same-sex weddings were held recently. At this time, when public opinion is relatively "open" for gay marriage, the legal barriers for this should be uninstalled?

VietNamNet Bridge - While same-sex marriage is still a controversial issue and not legally recognized, gay couples are still living together and do not stop struggle for their happiness.

VietNamNet Bridge - An online society entitled "Advocates for teacher Pham Le Quynh Tram" has been set up to appeal to supporters for Quynh Tram, as well as against the proposal to cancel the decision to recognize her female sex.

Binh Phuoc authorities on January 21 told the local Justice Department to withdraw the two decisions that redefine the gender and civil status change of Pham Van Hiep, from a man into a woman, because it is unlawful.

VietNamNet Bridge - Over 75 percent of respondents said that the homosexuals have the right to pursue happiness, the right to adoption, but only 36 percent supported same-sex marriage.