Recession fears as Japan's economy shrinks for first time in a year | East Asia Tonight (May 16)

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A larger-than-expected quarterly contraction of 0.2% could deal a blow to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of July election. Meanwhile, APEC trade ministers wrap up a meeting in South Korea's Jeju with "concern" about global trade challenges. Also on East Asia Tonight: Taiwan to turn off its last nuclear plant as it phases out all atomic energy, while Thailand arrests at least 15 people, including a construction tycoon, in connection with the Bangkok skyscraper collapse. Also, South