<div id="readability-page-1">10:48 AM EDT, 03/23/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Asian equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts opened sharply higher Monday morning, rising 2.43% to 2,622.72 on the S&amp;P Asia 50 ADR Index.From North Asia, the gainers were led by electric vehicle maker NIO (NIO), which advanced 6.6%. It was followed by lender Nomura (NMR) and fintech firm J and Friends ( JF ) , which climbed 4.8% and 4.4%, respectively.The decliners from North Asia were led by education company 51Talk Online Education Group ( COE ) and fashion platform MOGU ( MOGU ) , which fell 6.6% and 5.7%, respectively. They were followed by fintech company Jiayin Group ( JFIN ) and game live-streaming service DouYu International ( DOYU ) , which dropped 3.7% and 2.9%, respectively.From South Asia, the gainers were led by IT firm Sify Technologies ( SIFY ) and telecommunications operator PLDT ( PHI ) , which rose 4% and 2.9%, respectively. They were followed by telecommunications operator Telekomunikasi Indonesia (TLK) and IT company Infosys (INFY), which were up 2.7% and 2.2%, respectively.The only decliners from South Asia were lender HDFC Bank ( HDB ) and pharmaceutical company Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY), which were off 0.5% each. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.</div>

Asian equities traded in the US saw a significant rise in American depositary receipts, with the S&P Asia 50 ADR Index increasing by 2.43% to 2,622.72. Notable gainers included NIO (+6.6%), Nomura (+4.8%), and J and Friends (+4.4%). Decliners from North Asia included 51Talk (-6.6%) and MOGU (-5.7%). In South Asia, Sify Technologies (+4%) and PLDT (+2.9%) led the gains, while HDFC Bank and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories both fell by 0.5%.

- Asian equities in the US opened higher, with the S&P Asia 50 ADR Index rising 2.43% to 2,622.72.  
- Notable gainers included electric vehicle maker NIO, up 6.6%, and South Asia's Sify Technologies, which rose 4%.  
- Decliners from North Asia featured 51Talk Online Education Group and MOGU, falling 6.6% and 5.7%, respectively.

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Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Surge in Monday Trading