Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

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As global markets adjust to anticipated interest rate changes and economic shifts, Asian stock indices have shown resilience, with notable gains in China and Japan. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a steady income stream and potential stability for investors seeking to navigate these evolving market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)4.98%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)3.67%★★★★★★
Torigoe (TSE:2009)4.38%★★★★★★
Soliton Systems K.K (TSE:3040)3.72%★★★★★★
NCD (TSE:4783)4.24%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.45%★★★★★★
Daicel (TSE:4202)4.32%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.26%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.73%★★★★★★
Binggrae (KOSE:A005180)4.52%★★★★★★

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Shinhan Financial Group (KOSE:A055550)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. offers a range of financial products and services both in South Korea and globally, with a market cap of approximately ₩33.64 trillion.

Operations: Shinhan Financial Group's revenue primarily comes from its Banking segment with ₩9.58 trillion, followed by Credit Card services at ₩1.81 trillion, and Securities contributing ₩1.01 trillion.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Shinhan Financial Group's dividend payments have grown over the past decade, though they have been volatile with occasional drops exceeding 20%. The current payout ratio of 24.2% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, with forecasts indicating continued coverage in three years. Despite a lower yield compared to top KR market payers, Shinhan's strategic buyback program worth KRW 800 billion aims to enhance shareholder value and potentially stabilize future dividends.

KOSE:A055550 Dividend History as at Sep 2025

BNK Financial Group (KOSE:A138930)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BNK Financial Group Inc., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of financial products and services in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩4.88 trillion.

Operations: BNK Financial Group Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from Busan Bank (₩1.30 trillion), Gyeongnam Bank (₩940.65 billion), BNK Capital (₩181.01 billion), BNK Investment Securities (₩132.58 billion), and BNK Savings Bank (₩46.27 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

BNK Financial Group's dividend yield is among the top 25% in the KR market, supported by a low payout ratio of 30.4%, indicating strong earnings coverage. However, its six-year dividend history shows volatility with significant annual drops. The recent share buyback plan worth KRW 60 billion underscores efforts to enhance shareholder value amid stable net income reports for the second quarter of 2025. Despite an unstable track record, future dividends are projected to remain covered by earnings.

KOSE:A138930 Dividend History as at Sep 2025

People's Insurance Company (Group) of China (SEHK:1339)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: The People's Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited is an investment holding company offering insurance products and services in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong, with a market cap of HK$381.71 billion.

Operations: The People's Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited generates revenue from various segments, including Non-Life Insurance at CN¥536.02 billion, Life Insurance at CN¥36.64 billion, Health Insurance at CN¥31.77 billion, and Asset Management at CN¥3.20 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

People's Insurance Company (Group) of China has shown robust earnings growth, with net income reaching CNY 26.53 billion for the first half of 2025. Despite a volatile dividend history, recent increases suggest a commitment to shareholder returns. The interim dividend of RMB 0.075 per share is well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, given low payout ratios of 18.5% and 11.7%, respectively. However, its dividend yield remains lower than top-tier Hong Kong market payers at 3.56%.

SEHK:1339 Dividend History as at Sep 2025

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