Education

Master of Economics | Graduate School of Economics, Yamaguchi University, Japan

October 2023 - September 2025

• Thesis Title: “Financing clean technology through equity crowdfunding: Evidence from Japan.”

• Relevant Coursework: International Framework for Environmental Protection, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Economic Policy (Microeconomics and General Equilibrium Modeling), Advanced Data Analysis (Econometrics and Causal Inference), Economics Statistics, Southeast Asian Studies, International Cooperation Studies.

Bachelor of Economics | College of Economics, Vinh University, Vietnam

September 2018 - June 2022

• Thesis Title: “Improving the investment climate of the Dong Nam Nghe An Economic Zone, Vietnam.”

• Relevant Coursework: Macro/Microeconomics, Public Economics, Environmental Economics, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Finance Theory, Industrial Policy, Statistics and Econometrics, Time Series Analysis, Project Management, Project Valuation and Appraisal, Project Proposal Writing.

Professional Experience

Technical Officer - International Cooperation | Department of Planning and Cooperation, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Laos

June 2022 - February 2023

• International Cooperation Analyst: Reviewed 10+ concept notes/joint statements for ASEAN energy initiatives; supported consultations and contributed to ministerial reports, helping mobilize AUD 3M+ in transition finance, and potential green hydrogen and clean coal technology transfers from Japan.

• Stakeholder and Knowledge Management: Focal point for ASEAN/IGO energy initiatives; shared national energy stats/regulations and aligned priorities across ministries, including the NDC, Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy, ASEAN power trade, and Renewable Energy Certificate scheme development.

• Administration and Project Support: Coordinated visas, invitation letters, official correspondence, and meeting logistics; drafted speeches and talking points for senior officials.

Research Experience

Graduate Student Researcher | Graduate School of Economics, Yamaguchi University, Japan

April 2024 - September 2025

• Analyzed market-based instruments for climate change mitigation, and presented implications for Laos.

• Lead Researcher - Cleantech Finance Study: Built a dataset of 500+ equity crowdfunding campaigns to assess crowdfunding as a financing channel for cleantech startups, providing evidence-based policy insights. Co-authoring a paper targeting Q1 journals.

Research Assistant | College of Economics, Vinh University, Vietnam

August 2021 - January 2022

• Led a 4-person team surveying 150 investors across 9 economic zones; secured permits and managed logistics; ran factor analysis and regression, resulting in 2 publications.

Other Work Experience

Co-Founder/Marketing Manager | NAC Gold Jewelry, Laos

July 2024 - Present

• Established an accounting system, keeping track of inventory and sales.

• Designed and executed branding and digital campaigns, driving 10,000+ new followers in 12 weeks. Tracking performance through social media dashboards.

English Communication Instructor | Yamaguchi Ogoori Community Exchange Center, Japan

September 2024 - September 2025

• Design and deliver culture-based English communication lessons for mixed-age community learners, incorporating local customs and international perspectives to strengthen cross-cultural engagement.

• Develop interactive teaching materials (role-plays, vocabulary games, pronunciation drills) to build learner confidence and enhance speaking fluency.

Volunteering

Administrative Officer | Lao Students Association in Kyushu Region, Japan

September 2023 - August 2024

• Organized seminars and networking events for Lao students in the Kyushu region.

• Took minutes in quarterly meetings.

Head of Communication | Lao Students Association in Nghe An, Vietnam

June 2019 - February 2021

• Acted as a Focal Point between the university administration and Lao students.

Awards and Certificates

• Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship | April 2023 - September 2025

• Designing MRV Systems for Entity-Level Greenhouse Gas Emissions - World Bank Group | August 2025

• UNDP Green Bonds Training | August 2025

• Impact Assessment of Climate Policies - UNFCCC | July 2025

• Scaling Climate Finance - UNITAR | July 2025

• Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation - Udemy | June 2025

• Gender Responsive Results-Based Management (Advanced) - UN Women | June 2025

• IELTS Academic Band 8 | January 2025

• ASEAN-China International Workshop on Low-Carbon Investments Cooperation (Participant) - ASEAN Centre for Energy | December 2022

• Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund Coaching Clinic Lao PDR - Participation | October 2022

Languages

• English (C1, IELTS 8.0)

• Lao (Mother tongue)

• Vietnamese (I lived there for five years, and completed my bachelor's entirely in Vietnamese)

• Thai (Very similar to Lao)

• Japanese (basic)