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Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider Now

As global markets continue to navigate a mix of economic signals, Asian indices have shown resilience amid ongoing trade discussions and economic adjustments. In this context, dividend stocks in Asia offer a compelling opportunity for investors seeking stable income streams, particularly as they look for companies with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)4.47%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)5.17%★★★★★★
Japan Excellent (TSE:8987)4.34%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)4.34%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.34%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)5.33%★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)4.04%★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)4.47%★★★★★★
Daicel (TSE:4202)4.86%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)5.05%★★★★★★

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Digital Daesung (KOSDAQ:A068930)

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

Overview: Digital Daesung Co., Ltd. offers online and offline educational services both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩216.64 billion.

Operations: Digital Daesung Co., Ltd. generates revenue from higher education services amounting to ₩188.35 billion and elementary and secondary education services totaling ₩41.04 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6%

Digital Daesung reported a strong Q1 2025 with sales of KRW 30.17 billion and net income of KRW 1.44 billion, reflecting significant year-over-year growth. Its dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of the Korean market, supported by an earnings payout ratio of 81.1% and a cash payout ratio of 38%. However, dividends have been volatile over its short six-year history, raising concerns about long-term reliability despite recent growth in earnings and dividends.

KOSDAQ:A068930 Dividend History as at Jul 2025
KOSDAQ:A068930 Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Edvantage Group Holdings (SEHK:382)

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

Overview: Edvantage Group Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that operates private higher and vocational education institutions in the People's Republic of China, Australia, and Singapore, with a market cap of HK$1.98 billion.

Operations: Edvantage Group Holdings Limited generates revenue from its private higher and vocational education institutions, with CN¥2.36 billion coming from operations in the People's Republic of China and CN¥39.90 million from its overseas educational activities.

Dividend Yield: 7.9%

Edvantage Group Holdings' dividend yield is among the top 25% in Hong Kong, supported by low payout ratios of 11.3% for earnings and 23.1% for cash flows, indicating strong coverage. However, its six-year dividend history has been marked by volatility and a recent decrease in interim dividends to HKD 77.76 million from HKD 109.61 million last year reflects this instability. Additionally, the company's earnings declined despite increased sales, impacting future dividend reliability.

SEHK:382 Dividend History as at Jul 2025
SEHK:382 Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Boustead Singapore (SGX:F9D)

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

Overview: Boustead Singapore Limited is an investment holding company that offers energy engineering, real estate, geospatial, and healthcare technology solutions across various regions including Singapore, Australia, and the United States; it has a market cap of SGD776.76 million.

Operations: Boustead Singapore Limited's revenue is primarily derived from its Geospatial segment at SGD221.35 million, followed by Energy Engineering at SGD158.89 million, Real Estate Solutions at SGD134.35 million, and Healthcare at SGD12.14 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Boustead Singapore's dividend payments are well-supported by a low payout ratio of 28.1% and cash payout ratio of 38.8%, indicating strong coverage from earnings and cash flows. Despite a volatile dividend history, the company announced a special dividend, raising total dividends for 2025 to S$0.075 per share, up from S$0.055 in 2024. Earnings increased significantly to S$95.05 million despite lower sales, suggesting improved profitability that could enhance future dividend stability if sustained.

SGX:F9D Dividend History as at Jul 2025
SGX:F9D Dividend History as at Jul 2025

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