Received Sylff fellowship in 2024
Academic Supevisor: Pajaree Ackaradejruangsri
Current affiliation: MBA, Graduate School of Management, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Hnin Yu Soe completed her MBA at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University as a Sylff Fellow. She has a professional background in operations management, international client service, sales, and marketing, with experience working in multicultural and service-oriented environments. Her interests include international business, customer experience, sustainability, and business development. During her MBA, she completed a research-based business plan on Myanmar’s tea industry, exploring how traditional tea culture can be connected with modern consumer experience and social impact. Her research received an Outstanding Paper Award in 2026.
Academic Achievements,Social Engagement Initiative
During my MBA at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, I developed a research-based business plan titled “Empowering Local Tea Production in Myanmar: The Tea for Soul Business Plan,” which received an Outstanding Paper Award. The project combined market research, consumer analysis, sustainability, and business planning, with a focus on supporting local tea producers and creating sustainable economic and social value for communities in Myanmar.
While studying at APU and focusing on my academic activities, I also tried to participate in events and initiatives that could contribute positively to society. Although my involvement was for a relatively short period, I joined the Oryouri Hiroba Club, which aims to support the revitalization of the Kamegawa area in Beppu through food and community activities. As part of the activities, we tried to connect people through food by introducing dishes from our home countries to local residents and creating opportunities for cultural exchange and interaction within the community.
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