Han Ya Investment recently stated that the opportunity for dividend income in Asia is "too large to ignore". This is not only due to its high free cash flow and sustainable dividend payouts, but also because of the unique positioning and low correlation of the technology industry, which brings a dual advantage of income and growth. Christina Woon, head of Asian stock income at Han Ya Investment, stated that Asian companies are increasingly focusing on shareholder returns. Combined with a positive macro environment and strong earnings momentum, dividends are expected to have long-lasting support. Investors who overlook Asia may miss out on one of the world's highest quality sources of income. Han Ya Investment stated that Asia is set to have the strongest income characteristics globally in 2026. Companies in the region continue to provide the highest global free cash flow yield, with robust cash flow generation supporting sustainable dividends and healthier balance sheet dynamics. This lays a solid foundation for dividend investments, allowing companies to maintain high dividends and ensure the long-term stability of payouts through strong cash flow. Unlike other regions, the high dividend yield index in Asia has a significant proportion of technology companies. This allows investors pursuing high dividend strategies to benefit from attractive dividend income from Asian technology companies while capturing growth potential. Compared to the high dividend indexes in the US and Europe, which are mainly dominated by consumer staples and healthcare, the contribution of technology stocks in Asia brings unique differentiation advantages, making income investments defensive and growth-oriented. Furthermore, Asian dividend stocks have lower correlations with developed market dividend stocks, Asian and global bonds, providing significant diversification benefits for income-oriented investment portfolios. During market volatility, dividend buffers can support total returns, strengthening portfolio resilience. The diverse dividend payout ratios and yields across Asian countries and industries create rich opportunity sets but require active management to fully capture potential and manage downside risks. Overall, Han Ya Investment believes that in the uncertain global environment of 2026, Asian dividend stocks can serve as an important component of diversified portfolios, helping investors achieve stable income and mitigate volatility. Active stock selection and risk management will be key to maximizing this opportunity.