Appointment of Director

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Aberdeen Asian Income Fund Limited announced the appointment of Martin Rowley as an independent non-executive Director, effective June 1, 2026, bringing the board back to five directors. Rowley brings over 30 years of international tax experience, including a partnership at Deloitte, and has advised clients on corporate and international tax matters in various industries and offshore jurisdictions. This appointment follows the retirement of Ian Cadby, who has served as a Director since May 2016 and will step down at the Annual General Meeting on May 12, 2026. No further disclosures are required under FCA Listing Rules regarding Rowley's appointment.

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Aberdeen Asian Income Fund Limited

15 April 2026

Aberdeen Asian Income Fund Limited

LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER (LEI): 549300U76MLZF5F8MN87

15 April 2026

Appointment of Director

The Board of Aberdeen Asian Income Fund Limited (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has agreed to appoint Martin Rowley as an independent non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 June 2026.

Martin is a Jersey resident and has over 30 years of international tax experience. Prior to his retirement from professional practice and taking up his responsibilities as a Director of the Company, he has been a Partner of Deloitte, serving as Head of Deloitte's Jersey tax practice and a Partner in the firm's US business tax group. During his career, he has advised clients on corporate and international tax matters in a range of industries spanning offshore jurisdictions including China and India.

As previously announced, having served as a Director since May 2016, Ian Cadby will retire from the Board at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 12 May 2026. Martin's appointment will therefore bring the number of Directors on the Board back to five.

There are no other disclosures required under Section 6.4.8 of the FCA's Listing Rules in relation to Martin Rowley's appointment.

For further information, please contact:

G Hay Smith

abrdn Investments Limited

Administrator

0131 372 9370

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