Since Vietnam provided breeding salmon and sturgeon for Laos in September 2009, the two species of fish have done well and adapted to living conditions in the country, with salmon growing from 0.9-1 kg each and sturgeon 1-1.3 kg each.

Khampheng Heuangsisavath, an official of the project, says the project is very important for Laos as the country wants to meet its domestic demand for these species, helping reduce imports from neighbouring countries.

In the future, the Lao Government will expand this model to other localities nationwide, she says, adding that this month, the Vietnamese government will provide more breeding salmon and sturgeon for the project.