"We have mobilised VND63 billion (USD2.78 million) from customers for the plant's operation since January this year," Nhan told the meeting. Nhan has also proposed and additional bank loan of over VND200 billion over three years to restore the plant's facilities in 2018. Minister of Industry and Trade, Tran Tuan Anh (right) visit Ninh Binh Fertiliser Plant on February 21Addressing the meeting, minister Tran Tuan Anh pointed out the causes of the great losses at the plant, including weak management, slow actions by the Vietnam National Chemical Group and Ninh Binh Nitrogenous Fertiliser Company, as well as labour skills. "But we have to save the plant by all means," the minister stressed. But the Ninh Binh Nitrogenous Fertiliser Company will have to save them first by improving their product's quality and quantity.