Darshini David / Michelle Fleury (business correspondents)

Patricia Garrap and Francisco Rodriguez provide insights into Venezuela's turbulent daily life post-Maduro. Residents share harrowing experiences with queues, high food prices, and safety concerns. They discuss the faltering oil industry and the state's need for heavy investment due to sanctions and corruption. Meanwhile, the podcast shifts focus to the meteoric rise of K-Beauty, revealing South Korea's booming cosmetics market and its ability to rapidly adapt to global trends.