Pet wearables catch on in China and Hong Kong 
Pet wearables, such as smart collars and fitness trackers, have gained popularity in Hong Kong and China as pet ownership, once condemned by the Communist Party, becomes common among the middle class. Device manufacturers, including Hong Kong-listed Suga, are now battling for a piece of the action. China currently represents 5% of the $1bn global pet wearable market and will make up more than 20% by 2024, according to Alfred Ng, Suga's CTO. 
Smart collars, leashes and feeders, fitness trackers and activity monitors for dogs and cats expected to be big business for manufacturers such as Hong Kong’s Suga, even if exaggerated claims are made for some products