Vietnamese travel habits
Oct 24, 2025
Insights from Cimigo’s Vietnamese travel habits 2025 report. Vietnam’s domestic tourism
Teens build deep connections at Tet
Cimigo’s teens consumer research in Vietnam covered 15 to 19 year olds in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Cimigo will show that whilst there’s still a lot of feeling for some of the traditional elements of Tet (e.g. family gatherings and lucky money), teenagers in this demographic want greater independence and freedom.
Estimated reading time 10 minutes
Without the pressure of school and studies and greater exposure to ever-increasing influences, teens are telling us that they want to experience more, see more and do more.
“I like to receive lucky money so that I can buy things and hang out and gamble with friends.” 16-year old, Ho Chi Minh City.
Cimigo teens consumer research in Vietnam affirms that the most popular aspect of Tet for 15 to 19 year olds in Vietnam is spending more time with family. In daily life, with parents working, siblings studying or doing other activities, family time can be limited. The lunar new year holiday, with family meals and gatherings, means a greater focus on ‘together’ time for everyone. Even teens who want independence and a sense of ‘growing up’ still cherish time spent with their family.
“The party is simple but it’s so warm.” 15-year old Hanoi
Helping the family with Tet preparations, even though it can be hard work, gives teens a sense of pride in helping their parents. It’s seen as part of the transition to adult life, with added responsibilities, expectations, etc and also gives teens a greater connection with their family along with a change of attitude in how they’re perceived in the family group.
“When we clean the house all the family members have tasks. Parents take the first floor and we take the second floor.” 19-year old, Hanoi.
There’s a pay-off at Tet. Teens understand that they make a small sacrifice for their family in the days before Tet in order to get the reward of independence during the rest of the holiday. And more and more these days in Vietnam, it’s this independence that teenagers look for in the Tet holidays.
With an ever-increasing range of influences, teens are using Tet to try fresh things, perhaps visit places for the first time or try new activities. There are less restrictions than in the past, and parents are more willing to let the older children (16+ year-olds) get out more. Cimigo found that teenagers who’ve spent many years growing up in cities enjoy visiting rural areas for new experiences, giving them a fresh outlook whilst enjoying a more simple life.
If they’re able to travel then teens tell us they would like to travel long distances to really get a feel of being on holiday, of going somewhere different. So from Saigon, for example, young adults want to get to the beaches of Nha Trang or travel even further north to Qui Nhon and Danang.
Visit AskCimigo and interrogate the report with our AI assistant.
Get instant access to syndicated consumer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence across Vietnam.
Off course, the holidays are a time to switch off and relax. A time to forget about studies for a while and, for those with important exams ahead, recharge the batteries ready to hit the books when returning to school. During the new year break teenagers don’t want to be reminded of the pressures of studying and passing exams too much so, as well as relaxation, they’re looking for excitement, new adventures and a chance to be themselves.
“Relatives kept asking me about the University I plan to enter and started judging if I can pass”. 18-year old, Hanoi
Finally, we can’t talk about teenagers and Tet without mentioning lucky money. As you might expect, lucky money is still seen as a big new year tradition for teens in Vietnam. For a lot of them, lucky money at Tet will be the largest sum of cash they receive throughout the year so it can be a tricky decision for some. Go and have fun with friends but miss out on cash if you’re not at home with the family!
Teens consumer research Vietnam shos us that it is a sign of teenagers’ increasing maturity that they’re becoming more aware of the value and importance of money. The elder teens of today understand better that lucky money is something that can make a difference in their lives; it’s more than just small change for candies and other treats. Used wisely, teens realise that their lucky money can be used for more grown-up activities such as eating out with friends, or even short trips away.
“Last Tet I went out too much with my friends and spent lots of money. This year I’m going to stay at home for the first few days of Tet to get lucky money!” 17-year old, Ho Chi Minh City.
Whilst it’s clear that some teens continue to hold on to the traditional aspects of the lunar new year holiday, lots of teenagers’ view Tet differently. Teenagers today in Vietnam are exposed to so many more influences, and with that comes a feeling of progress and change – much like the country itself in many ways.
As a marketer, you need to adapt your strategies and messages to these changes. Vietnam is developing and so are the lifestyles of its teenagers. Let your communications show that the modern Vietnam teenager expects more opportunities; speak to their sense of freedom and maturity and their desire to move from childhood to adulthood.
Visit AskCimigo and interrogate the report with our AI assistant.
Get instant access to syndicated consumer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence across Vietnam.
If you have any questions or specific needs, please get in touch with us at ask@cimigo.com.
 
           
								Vietnamese travel habits
Oct 24, 2025
Insights from Cimigo’s Vietnamese travel habits 2025 report. Vietnam’s domestic tourism
 
								Tet in Vietnam: How can brands win for Tet 2026?
Oct 23, 2025
How can brands win for Tet 2026? How can brands win for Tet 2026? Tet (Lunar New Year) is the most
 
								Vietnam online shopping insights for the evolving e-commerce landscape
Oct 24, 2025
Vietnam online shopping is has evolved from a novelty into an ingrained lifestyle. As the market
 
					  					Lisa Nguyen - Vietnam Marketing Lead
 
					  					Mark Ratcliff - Managing Director
The team at Cimigo are my favourite researchers in South East Asia. They’ve proved adept at tackling the most private and complex personal issues at qualitative research level, not flinching when the client endlessly chopped and changed fieldwork timing, or ramped up the workload without warning. They have recruited the most extraordinarily niche consumers without pause or complaint. Their patience with clients and their flexibility and hard work that went above and beyond what was initially asked of them on two projects relating to sexual behaviour means there is now no other research company we would choose to work with in that part of Asia. The fact they also pulled off a third project for us so well, on men’s relationship with beer and beer advertising, shows they have breadth of expertise— we still quote from the report they produced.
The team at Cimigo are my favourite researchers in South East Asia. They’ve proved adept at tackling the most private and complex personal issues at qualitative research level, not flinching when the client endlessly chopped and changed fieldwork timing, or ramped up the workload without warning. They have recruited the most extraordinarily niche consumers without pause or complaint. Their patience with clients and their flexibility and hard work that went above and beyond what was initially asked of them on two projects relating to sexual behaviour means there is now no other research company we would choose to work with in that part of Asia. The fact they also pulled off a third project for us so well, on men’s relationship with beer and beer advertising, shows they have breadth of expertise— we still quote from the report they produced.
 
					  					Kevin McQuillan - Chief Marketing Officer
 
					  					Sam Houston - Chief Executive Officer
 
					  					Minh Thu - Consumer Market Insights Manager
 
					  					Travis Mitchell - Executive Director
 
					  					Malcolm Farmer - Managing Director
 
					  					Hy Vu - Head of Research Department
 
					  					Joe Nelson - New Zealand Consulate General
 
					  					Steve Kretschmer - Executive Director
 
					  					York Spencer - Global Marketing Director
 
					  					Laura Baines - Programmes Snr Manager
 
					  					Mai Trang - Brand Manager of Romano
 
					  					Hanh Dang - Product Marketing Manager
 
					  					Luan Nguyen - Market Research Team Leader
 
					  					Max Lee - Project Manager
 
					  					Chris Elkin - Founder
 
					  					Ronald Reagan - Deputy Group Head After Sales & CS Operation
 
					  					Chad Ovel - Partner
 
					  					Private English Language Schools - Chief Executive Officer
 
					  					Rick Reid - Creative Director
 
					  					Anya Nipper - Project Coordination Director
 
					  					Dr. Jean-Marcel Guillon - Chief Executive Officer
 
					  					Joyce - Pricing Manager
 
					  					Matt Thwaites - Commercial Director
 
					  					Aashish Kapoor - Head of Marketing
 
					  					Kelly Vo - Founder & Host
 
					  					Thanyachat Auttanukune - Board of Management
 
					  					Hamish Glendinning - Business Lead
 
					  					Thuy Le - Consumer Insight Manager
 
					  					Richard Willis - Director
 
					  					Ha Dinh - Project Lead
 
					  					Geert Heestermans - Marketing Director
 
					  					Vo Thi Thuy Ha - Commercial Effectiveness
 
					  					Louise Knox - Consumer Technical Insights
 
					  					Aimee Shear - Senior Research Executive
 
					  					Dennis Kurnia - Head of Consumer Insights
 
					  					Tania Desela - Senior Product Manager
 
					  					Thu Phung - CTI Manager
 
					  					Linda Yeoh - CMI Manager
 
 					  Cimigo’s market research team in Vietnam and Indonesia love to help you make better choices.
 
 					  Cimigo provides market research solutions in Vietnam and Indonesia that will help you make better choices.
 
 					  Cimigo provides a range of consumer marketing trends and market research on market sectors and consumer segments in Vietnam and Indonesia.
 
 					  Cimigo provides a range of free market research reports on market sectors and consumer segments in Vietnam and Indonesia.
Please enter the information for free download.
The report will be sent to your email.
When downloading our reports, you agree to be contacted for marketing purposes.
Xin cảm ơn. Một email kèm với đường dẫn tải báo cáo đã được gửi đến bạn.
Vui lòng điền thông tin vào biểu mẫu bên dưới để tải về báo cáo miễn phí.
Báo cáo sẽ được gửi vào email bạn điền ở bên dưới.
Khi tải xuống các báo cáo của chúng tôi, bạn đồng ý được liên hệ cho mục đích tiếp thị.
Please enter the information for free download.
The report will be sent to your email.
When downloading our reports, you agree to be contacted for marketing purposes.