Asian equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were trending higher Tuesday morning, rising 0.17% to 2,789.09 on the S&P Asia 50 ADR Index.

From North Asia, the gainers were led by online game developer The9 (NCTY), which climbed 5.5%. It was followed by video display maker LG Display (LPL) and internet and data center services provider VNET Group (VNET), which advanced 3.7% and 2.5%, respectively.

The decliners from North Asia were led by diagnostic imaging centers company Concord Medical Services (CCM), which fell 4.1%. It was followed by video-streaming service iQIYI (IQ) and fintech firm J and Friends (JF), which were down 1.2% and 1%, respectively.

From South Asia, the gainers were led by IT firm Sify Technologies (SIFY), which rose 1.4%. It was followed by IT firm Wipro (WIT) and telecommunications operator PLDT (PHI), which were up 0.5% each.

The decliners from South Asia were led by fintech firm Trident Digital Tech (TDTH) and pharmaceutical company Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY), which dropped 6.8% and 1%, respectively. They were followed by telecommunications operator Telekomunikasi Indonesia (TLK) and tech conglomerate Sea (SE), which were off 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively.