. Photo: Youtube In the “Janatasanga Pradhanmantri” program aired on Nepal Television on August 22, Prime Minister KP Oli said, “We have the lowest tax rates in the world. Goods are cheapest here.” South Asia Check has studied the tax rates in a few Asian countries: Countries Personal Income Tax Corporate Income Tax VAT/GST India Minimum 0%, Max. 30 % (In India 4% Education and Health Cess is charged after 2,50,000/-) 25% 28%, 18%, 12%, 5%, 0% China Min.3% Max. 35% Min.20%, max.25% VAT 0%,...

Prime Minister KP Oli, speaking at a function organized by Madan Bhandari Foundation in Kathmandu on June 28, 2018, said: “I invite you all to sail to Calcutta on a steamer by December 30, 2018 or December 31 at the latest.” The prime minister had made the statement amid plans by Nepal to develop inland waterways and link them with Indian waterways. South Asia Check has examined whether people should take the prime minister’s invitation seriously or not. The first meeting on Inland Waterways...