Dr. Le Thi Van Nga is a distinguished research fellow at the Vietnam Institute for American Studies under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, where she has served since 2003. She holds dual master's and bachelor's degrees in Economics from Hanoi National Economics University and a Bachelor's in English from Hanoi Foreign Study University. Her extensive scholarly contributions encompass over a dozen peer-reviewed publications focusing on international economics, monetary policy, and globalization's impact on emerging markets. Her research expertise spans Vietnamese economic development, Latin American financial systems, and US-Asia trade relations. Additionally, she has translated significant economic texts and completed specialized training in qualitative and quantitative economic analysis through Ford Foundation funding, establishing herself as a prominent voice in contemporary economic discourse.