American Journal of Business and Operations Research AJBOR 2692-2967 2770-0216 10.54216/AJBOR https://www.americaspg.com/journals/show/4129 2018 2018 DSc, Associate Professor at the Department of Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan Farkhod Farkhod Fourth-year undergraduate student specializing in “World Economy and International Economic Relations” at the Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan Shakhnoza Medetbaeva This study examines the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and employment growth in Southeast Asia, focusing on Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It uses panel data from 2004 to 2023 and applies frameworks based on Neoclassical and Endogenous Growth theories using Excel and STATA software. The results indicate that job creation is strongly influenced by foreign direct investment, especially in the industrial and service sectors, with Vietnam showing the strongest correlation. These findings suggest that FDI can help countries boost economic development. This research provides valuable guidance for policymakers to attract targeted investments and promote sustainable employment opportunities. 2025 2025 76 82 10.54216/AJBOR.130105 https://www.americaspg.com/articleinfo/1/show/4129