Big C in Vientiane end of 2012?

Vientiane Times reported today that Big C management talked with potential Lao suppliers about what they can provide. Big C mentioned it plans to have 50 percent Lao products. I guess mainly fruit, vegetable and fish, maybe local meat as well. The article also says the supermarket located in the 3rd floor of the new Thalat Sao shopping mall will open end of this year - what is another major delay, since a first opening was expected this month.