Asia is a fertile region for dividend hunters. Many companies in the region have high dividend payouts and have stable but steady growth too. Some countries such as South Korea and India are not great for dividend stocks but others such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, etc. have many companies that are consistent dividend payers and growers.

Investors looking to add dividend stocks from Asian countries can consider the following stocks for further research:

1.Company: DBS Group Holdings Ltd (DBSDY)
Current Dividend Yield: 4.64%
Sector: Banking
Country: Singapore

2.Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOVEY)
Current Dividend Yield: 1.82%
Sector: Banking
Country: Singapore

3.Company: Singapore Telecom (SGAPY)
Current Dividend Yield:  4.32%
Sector: Telecom
Country: Singapore

4.Company: Singapore Airlines Limited (SINGY)
Current Dividend Yield: 3.65%
Sector: Airlines
Country: Singapore

5.Company: Malayan Banking Berhad (MLYBY)
Current Dividend Yield: 6.76%
Sector: Banking
Country:Malaysia

6.Company: Telstra Corp Ltd (TLSYY)
Current Dividend Yield: 5.16%
Sector:Telecom
Country:  Australia

7.Company: Hang Seng Bank (HSNGY)
Current Dividend Yield: 4.57%
Sector: Banking
Country: Hong Kong

8.Company: Bank of East Asia (BKEAY)
Current Dividend Yield: 3.47%
Sector: Banking
Country: Hong Kong

9.Company: Westpac Banking Corp (WBK)
Current Dividend Yield: 5.69%
Sector:Banking
Country: Australia

10.Company:Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co (PHI)
Current Dividend Yield: 4.15%
Sector: Telecom
Country: Philippines

Note: Dividend yields noted above are as of Feb 5, 2015. Data is known to be accurate from sources used.Please use your own due diligence before making any investment decisions.

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