johanna truong

Covering various polymers in Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, but not limited to.

* Administered utilization of research funds * Organized conferences and workshops * Developed web portals to publicize research activities, be responsible for contents * Produced reports on key research events * Conducted research, prepared research proposal, assisted Principal in raising funds for Matched Saving Program for Children (asset building for low income families) * Independent research project: Urban poverty * Exploring the link between housing affordability and family economic stress in the city-state of Singapore

* Computed corporate taxes and delivered tax compliance services * Identified tax saving opportunities and advised clients accordingly * Liaised with tax officers on behalf of clients

* Conducted tax compliance (Corporate and Personal Income Tax) and delivered consulting services * Translated legal/contractual documents from English to Vietnamese and vice-versa * Assisted the management in engaging new clients

* Reported on benchmark prices of polymers in Asia with a focus on SE Asia * Broadened relationships with market sources * Delivered real-time news and regular analysis pieces * Conducted public and client presentations on market overview, trends and and outlook * Supported Sales and Marketing team in cross-functional projects to raise ICIS profile in Southeast Asia

Undergraduate dissertation: Enhancing Balance of Payments via currency devaluation, Experience in Asian countries and prospects in the Vietnam economy (awarded student research grant - full tuition fee for the final semester)

Graduate coursework in various topics in Economics and Finance. Intensive training in conducting quantitative research skill, surfacing market trends and examining pressing issues. Graduate research papers: Surveying Research & Development efficiency in Singapore: A panel data analysis