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SECRETS TO EXTENDING THE LIFESPAN OF COLOR SORTER – OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE & COSTS

Today, color sorters have become an indispensable part of processing lines in agriculture, food, plastics, and minerals. Equipped with AI-based recognition technology, high-resolution cameras, and pneumatic ejectors, color sorters ensure precise product classification, thereby improving output quality and commercial value. However, when operating continuously at high capacity, if not maintained properly, machines can suffer from component wear, reduced efficiency, or unexpected breakdowns. 👉 So how can you keep your color sorter stable, durable, and cost-efficient? Here are 4 golden rules from DTCGroup. 1️⃣ Proper Operator Training The human factor determines up to [...]

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VIETNAM’S TEA EXPORTS EXPECTED TO ACCELERATE IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2025 – ARE BUSINESSES READY?

In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam’s tea exports declined in both volume and value compared to the same period last year. However, recovery opportunities remain wide open thanks to rising demand in several major markets. 1. Tea Exports Slightly Declined In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam’s tea exports recorded a slight decrease in both volume and value: Export volume reached 57.9 thousand tons, down 6.6% year-on-year. Export value totaled USD 97 million, down 8.4% year-on-year. Major export markets included Pakistan, China, and Taiwan. According to Trade Opportunities magazine, Export categories were [...]

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PROPOSAL TO REMOVE 5% VAT ON RICE – UNTYING THE KNOT FOR EXPORT BUSINESSES

According to VnExpress, at the end of July, the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister to exempt rice products from the 5% Value-Added Tax (VAT), aiming to facilitate the growth of this strategic sector and enhance its competitiveness. 🌾 Under the new Value-Added Tax Law, the rice industry will be subject to a 5% VAT starting from July 1, 2025. The VFA argues that this will place significant financial and administrative pressure on enterprises. Furthermore, Vietnam risks losing its competitive advantage against international rivals—many of [...]

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LOW-EMISSION RICE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED: A GREEN BOOST FOR VIETNAM’S RICE INDUSTRY

In 2025, Vietnam’s rice sector marks a groundbreaking milestone: the successful production of the world’s first low-emission rice. As part of the “One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice in the Mekong Delta” program, the first 500 tons of low-emission rice have been exported to Japan at a price of USD 820/ton. This initiative stems from the Prime Minister’s approved scheme titled: “Sustainable Development of One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Associated with Green Growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030”, issued at the end of 2023. The scheme aims [...]

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