This week's top stories of the week include:

0:15 EU to ban single-use plastics – The European Union (EU) is taking a significant step towards reducing plastic waste by banning single-use plastics by 2030. This initiative is part of a broader plan to make packaging more sustainable across the EU.

1:44 Malaysia's semiconductor boom – Malaysia’s semiconductor industry is booming. It’s centred in Penang. A state in northern Malaysia. Major players from Europe and the US are setting up shop or expanding existing operations. As they seek to build new global supply chains for these vital components.

3:23 Heat risks for pregnant workers – One study has shown that it can double the risk of miscarriages and stillbirths and make low birth weights more likely. The study’s authors are calling for updated heat advice for pregnant mothers globally.

4:48 Understanding the 'living wage' – Across the world, 24% of employers now pay a living wage, while 54% of the rest expect to in the next 5 years according to a survey by PwC and WageIndicator. A living wage pays enough to provide a decent standard of living for both a worker and their family.

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