How smartwatches shape healthy lifestyles for Vietnamese people

Smartwatches in Vietnam "reign" in the era of comprehensive health care

According to a recent report from Cimigo, young people (24-44 years old) often choose high-intensity sports. Meanwhile, middle-aged people (45-55 years old) prioritize lighter exercise through walking and yoga. Notably, among those surveyed, 73% of people own smartwatches to monitor their health and physical activity. This figure shows the increasingly important role of technology in personal health care as well as the increasing trend of Vietnamese people investing in self-care.

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"The explosion of smartwatches is not simply a trend, but a sign that Vietnamese people are really paying attention and investing seriously in their health," said Mr. Ivan Lai, Director of Garmin Vietnam.

According to Straits Research, smartwatches support measuring maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max), training load (Training Load) or blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), along with heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), stress index, helping to ensure health safety during high-intensity training. These indicators allow users to monitor their physical condition, adjust the appropriate training intensity, optimize performance and detect early signs of abnormalities, helping them control the training process and improve their health effectively. This motivates technology companies to constantly improve their products to meet user needs. For example, Garmin has developed Garmin Coach - a virtual coach that helps personalize training routes and improve performance.

Not only supporting health monitoring, smartwatches also become companions in modern life. This device helps users manage time, organize work and make smart transactions, bringing optimization to a busy lifestyle.

Joining the trend of cashless payment, one of the most popular methods today is Garmin Pay, just "one touch - pay", the transaction will be quickly performed right on the wrist, this feature currently supports 11 banks in Vietnam.

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Sleep and Mental Health: Key to Happiness

Not only does it help track physical activity, smartwatches also play an important role in improving sleep - a decisive factor for overall health. According to Cimigo, 81% of Vietnamese people prioritize adequate sleep to maintain physical and mental health.

To better understand the close relationship between sleep, physical activity and happiness. As well as explore how smartwatches can contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Recently, Garmin has partnered with Harvard University and Oxford University to further research the factors that determine happiness and mental health, thereby helping users find the optimal method to improve the quality of life. The initial results of the study show that there is a close connection between sleep, exercise and happiness. These factors contribute to maintaining emotional stability and directly impact the level of satisfaction of each individual. To better understand this study, the Health and Happiness Study is currently expanding to more than 10,000 people worldwide, users can register to participate here .

In addition, on March 26, Garmin will host an online event called Garmin Health Webinar, where attendees will have the opportunity to meet professors from Harvard - Oxford and update the latest scientific findings on health. Register to participate here .

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Potential of Vietnam smartwatch market

According to Imarc Group, the smartwatch market in Vietnam is expected to grow 25.2% per year until 2033. According to estimates from ECDB, revenue from online sales channels alone could reach 79.6 million USD in 2025 and continue to grow 9.8% per year from 2025 to 2029. If traditional retail channels are included, this number is even larger, reflecting the increasing demand of Vietnamese consumers.

Grasping this trend, Garmin constantly innovates technology and makes a difference, for example, launching the ECG application, which has been clinically tested and certified by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (FDA-cleared), according to which ECG allows users to record heart rate or check for signs of irregular heartbeat (AFib) in just 30 seconds, users can view heart rate results immediately on the smartwatch, providing an accurate and scientific health parameter monitoring experience for users.

Garmin also contributes to building a healthy, active community through GRC running clubs, GCC cycling clubs, and organizing large-scale sporting events such as Garmin Run. In addition, Garmin implements a "competitive price" program to support users to access advanced smartwatch models without worrying about the cost.

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Thanks to that, Garmin is increasingly affirming its position as one of the most trusted smartwatch brands, accounting for 21% of the GPS watch market share, according to IDC's report in the first half of 2024.

In the future, Garmin will continue to invest in advanced technology solutions to help users better understand their health, thereby making appropriate decisions to improve the quality of life. With the combination of technology and healthy lifestyle, smartwatches will gradually become an indispensable part of the health care journey of modern Vietnamese people.

Mr. Ivan Lai, Director of Garmin Vietnam