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ALERT ON OFFICIAL LETTER 2687 GUIDING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DECREE 18
May 29 marked a major milestone for DETERMINANT, the fashion brand for modern and stylish men, with the opening of the second DETERMINANT store in Ho Chi Minh City. The store design with an elegant and natural touch emphasizes the brand’s philosophy which revolves around highest ethical standards and environmental consideration.
On 11 March 2021, the Government issued Decree No. 18/2021/ND-CP (“Decree 18”) amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 134/2016/ND-CP (“Decree 134") guidingmeasures to implement the Law on Export and Import Duties. Decree 18 officially took effect from 25 April 2021.
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