Sri Lanka's cabinet on Tuesday increased tax on foreign commercials, films and TV dramas.
The move follows the proposal outlined in the 2018 budget by the finance ministry.
According to new rules, a foreign film or TV drama will have to pay Rs 160,000 per slot, compared with Rs 90,000 previously.
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