-- Asian equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were tracking slightly higher Friday morning, rising 0.21% to 2,809.21 on the S&P Asia 50 ADR Index, which is up only 0.01% for the week.
From North Asia, the gainers were led by semiconductor company Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) and video streaming service iQIYI (IQ), which rose 4.4% and 4.3% respectively. They were followed by video display maker LG Display (LPL) and fintech firm AMTD Digital (HKD), which advanced 3.4% and 2.9% respectively.
The decliners from North Asia were led by real estate management firm Eason Technology (DXF) and electric vehicle maker NIO (NIO), which fell 7.1% and 6.8% respectively. They were followed by casino and resort operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) and lender Nomura (NMR), which were down 4.2% and 2.2% respectively.
From South Asia, the gainers were led by tech conglomerate Sea (SE) and IT firm Infosys (INFY), which increased 1.5% and 0.6% respectively. They were followed by lender ICICI Bank (IBN) and pharmaceutical company Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY), which were up 0.3% each.
The decliners from South Asia were led by IT company Sify Technologies (SIFY) and telecommunications operator PLDT (PHI), which lost 0.5% and 0.3% respectively. They were followed by IT firm Wipro (WIT) and telecommunications operator Telekomunikasi Indonesia (TLK), which were off 0.2% each.