Lin Zaw Min has accumulated over a decade of experience in both the private and public sectors across ASEAN countries, particularly Myanmar, Singapore, and Indonesia. He co-founded the Myanmar Institute of Politics and Public Policy, significantly contributing to policy reforms and educational initiatives in Myanmar. From 2014 to 2021, he served as an advisor to the government and parliament of Myanmar on complex policy issues and international cooperation.

Zaw Min has provided consultation services to numerous governments and multilateral institutions, including the World Bank, UN agencies, ASEAN, the EU, Myanmar's Ministry of Planning and Finance, and EuroCham in Myanmar and Singapore. Additionally, he has worked for research institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore Institute of International Affairs, University of Tokyo, Tsinghua University, and Peking University.

Zaw Min holds a master’s degree in public policy from the National University of Singapore and an International Master of Public Administration from Tsinghua University. He also holds a PhD degree in theoretical economics from Peking University. He has actively participated as a panelist in global forums organized by various institutions including the London School of Economics, University of Oxford, and the Global Public Policy Network.

As an AsiaGlobal Fellow, Zaw Min will undertake a comprehensive study of Hong Kong's economic development and its implications for developing countries. He is also keen to analyze the impact of China’s aid on the economic development of recipient countries and conduct case studies on the Belt and Road Initiative countries.