The Myanmar government has approved Ks 425 billion (US$ 438 million) to be used for three construction projects in Yangon, sources say

The projects will be implemented over three years, with half of the profits from each project to be shared with Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC). Shwe Taung Junction City Development Co Ltd will invest Ks200 billion in the joint-venture project with YCDC at open-air Bogyoke Market in Yangon.

Meanwhile, Asia Myanmar Consortium Development Co Ltd will invest Ks125 billion in the construction of the Theinbyu Driving Practice Ground on Kandawgyi Road

Crown Advanced Construction Co Ltd will set up a construction project worth Ks100 billion at the former location of Hanthawady Car Dealer’s Centre. The total investment for the three companies is equal to one-fifth of the total income earned by the Internal Revenue Department during the fiscal year of 2012-13.

At Bogyoke Market, Shwe Taung Co will build a 32-storey hotel, a 28-storey office-tower, a 34-storey residential twin tower, and shopping malls. The first phase of the project will be completed in three years.

Profit sharing between Shwe Taung and YCDC will be set at a ratio of 48.37 percent to 51.63 percent. For the construction project at Hanthawady Car Dealer’s Centre, Crown Advanced will take 48 percent of the benefit while YCDC will take 52 percent.