In North Asia, the gainers were led by semiconductor company AMTD International (HKIB) and online lending platform Pintec Technology (PT), which climbed 11% and 4.7% respectively. They were followed by wealth management firm Puyi (PUYI) and internet company Sohu.com (SOHU), which rose 2.5% and 2%.
The decliners in North Asia were led by financial information/service company China Finance Online (JRJC) and educational services provider RYB Education (RYB), which tumbled 38% and 15% respectively. They were followed by educational services provider OneSmart International Education Group (ONE) and content aggregator Qutoutiao (QTT), which fell 7.6% and 5.3%.
In South Asia, the gainers were led by telecommunications operator Telekomunikasi Indonesia (TLK) and business process management company WNS Holdings (WNS), which rose 1.4% and 0.5% respectively. They were followed by bank holding company HDFC Bank (HDB) and telecommunications operator PLDT (PHI), which were up 0.3% and 0.1%.
The decliners in South Asia were led by digital entertainment firm Sea Limited (SE) and automaker Tata Motors Limited (TTM), which fell 5.2% and 3.6% respectively. They were followed by IT firm Sify Technologies Limited (SIFY) and pharmaceutical company Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY), which were down 2.2% and 1.9%.