10:36 AM EDT, 05/22/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Asian equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were lower Friday morning, declining 0.60% to 2,850.63 on the S&P Asia 50 ADR Index, which was little changed for the week so far.

From North Asia, the gainers were led by semiconductor company ASE Technology ( ASX ) and fintech firm High Templar Tech ( HTT ) , which rose 5.8% and 3.1% respectively. They were followed by semiconductor firm Himax Technologies ( HIMX ) and LG Display ( LPL ) , which were up 2.6% and 2.3% respectively.

The decliners from North Asia were led by UP Fintech ( TIGR ) and internet and data center services provider VNET Group ( VNET ) , which dropped 25% and 7.4% respectively. They were followed by mobile app developer Cheetah Mobile ( CMCM ) and fintech firm Qfin ( QFIN ) , which fell 7.3% and 6.5% respectively.

From South Asia, the gainers were led by digital infrastructure holding firm Trident Digital Tech ( TDTH ) and computer hardware maker Canaan (CAN), which rose 9.9% and 3.7% respectively. They were followed by IT firms Wipro ( WIT ) and Sify Technologies ( SIFY ) , which added 2.3% and 1.7% respectively.

The lone decliner from South Asia was telecommunications operator Telekomunikasi Indonesia (TLK), which fell 3.8%.