19 New Projects approved, creating over 4,000 Jobs

Myanmar Investment Commission approved four foreign investment projects and 15 local ventures yesterday.

These 19 projects encompass various sectors, including industry, services, electricity, transport, and communications, as well as breeding and marine sectors, with a total investment of US$ 109,626 million and K 417,542.12 million, resulting in the creation of 4,446 jobs for locals.

Union Minister U Mya Tun Oo, who is also Chair of the Myanmar Investment Commission, and commission members attended the meeting.

As of the end of August 2025, among the 53 investing countries, Singapore, China, and Thailand are the leading countries with the largest foreign investments in the country. Of 12 sectors, the power sector accounts for 23.32 per cent by drawing the most significant investments, followed by the oil and natural gas sector (24.68 per cent) and the industrial sector (14.58 per cent).

The Myanmar Investment Commission oversees and approves investment project proposals from locals and overseas, as well as serving existing investors under the Myanmar Investment Law.