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There’s a lot to choose from at the homey Syrian restaurant, Cadmus (Pic courtesy of Cadmus)

The city famously guards its secrets, and good local haunts have been hard to find

by DINA ESFANDIARY

WHEN most people think of Geneva, they picture pristine blue lakes surrounded by snow-capped mountains, premium melt- in-your-mouth chocolate and Rolexes galore. What they don’t imagine is a bustling food scene. And indeed, the city’s culinary landscape has always been pretty bland.

Geneva, a small city of about 400,000 people, likes to punch above its weight, with more than its fair share of private banks and international businesses. The long-sleepy food scene is catching up, albeit slowly, helped by a steady influx of foreign workers — over 40% of the population isn’t Swiss. The city’s dining institutions (some of my childhood favourites are still around) are now seeing competition from international restaurants and dynamic pop-ups.

With world leaders gathered in the small Swiss town of Davos for the annual World Economic Forum last month, we decided to highlight one of the biggest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Alpine country. The city famously guards its secrets, and good local haunts have been hard to find.

So we’ve picked five notable spots you won’t see on standard “where to eat in Geneva” lists. Among them, a buzzing French bistro where food is an art form, a colourful Syrian-Armenian dining room and a tiny sushi joint that transports you straight to Tokyo that’s popular on Bloomberg Terminal’s DINE <GO> Index. — Bloomberg

(Clockwise from right) Oxtail cromesqui, tuna tartare and grilled leek salad with goat’s cheese at the revamped Le Dorian

New: Le Dorian, Place Neuve

Le Dorian isn’t new-new to the restaurant scene — it dates back to the 1950s — but it was signi- ficantly revamped last year, transforming from a stale, dated place to a dining room oozing French bistro cool, with simple, beautifully presented food from chef Florian le Bouhec.

On the business lunch menu (42 Swiss francs, or about RM213), which changes daily, the starter might be a sunny, fresh-flavoured tuna tartare. On the a la carte starter menu, oxtail croquettes (20 francs) are hearty and tender, topped with thick gravy. Ordering pasta in a French bistro might feel odd, but do it: The veal ravioli (39 francs) are delightful, stuffed with tender meat under a sharp Parmesan cream sauce and pickled onion garnish.

But the meal’s highlight comes at dessert. On the set lunch menu, the passion fruit éclaire is wonderfully creamy and zesty. And nothing beats the millefeuille (14 francs): Simple, crispy, buttery layers of pastry with fluffy cream in the middle and a dollop of homemade caramel ice cream on the side.

Pl. René-Payot 1; ledorian.ch

No Reservations: Cadmus, Jonction

Dining at Cadmus evokes a meal in the north Syrian city of Aleppo on a tranquil day, when bright, boisterous dining rooms are full of families and tables are stocked with kebabs and colourful mezze plates.

Here, the hearty Syrian menu is dotted with Armenian influences. Salads, including the toasted pita fattoush (15 francs), are lemony and packed with fresh produce. Among other excellent choices are hummus topped with chunks of juicy fried beef (19 francs); the creamy, indulgent shanklish (14 francs), considered a salad despite being almost all cheese; and the little, crispy soujouk (Armenian sausage) rolls (15 francs).

For mains, the grilled meats are uniformly succulent, but the kebab karaz (28 francs), a pile of little meatballs in sour cherry sauce, is the star. Portions are generous; be ready to take food home. The place takes reservations, but you don’t need them during the week. Go with a group to maximise your mezze order.

Ave de Sainte-Clotilde 9; cadmusrestaurant.com/en/home

A selection of sushi and tamaki at Nagomi

Business Meal: Le Bologne, Cornavin

Among the savvy business and finance crowds in Geneva, le Bologne is an institution. The place is buzzing during every weekday service — on weekends it’s closed — with a dining room whose laidback atmosphere belies its seamless service and confident cooking.

The menu is short and seasonal. But the most popular dishes are on rotation, including the pluma pata negra (51 francs), a premium, flavourful cut of Iberico pork served with a tangy teriyaki sauce that cuts right through the fatty meat. Before that, order the duck cromesqui (24 francs), a fancy croquette that sits atop a cauliflower and apple mash — improbable, but successful. Celery risotto with truffle and foie gras (24 francs) is another popular starter.

No matter what, be prepared for the old-fashioned French bistro dessert cart when it rolls by. Your options include lemon meringue tart and praline-filled Paris- Brest (15 francs gets you as many sweets as your plate can hold).

Rue Necker 11; lebologne.com/accueil

There’s no wrong dumpling order at Le Dim Sum Gourmand (Pic courtesy of Le Dim Sum Gourmand)

Value: Le Dim Sum Gourmand, Paquis

Good value is not something routinely associated with Geneva, which consistently ranks among the world’s 10 most expensive cities. But sometimes you can find a little-known gem. Dim Sum Gourmand lives up to its name, with small Chinese plates done incredibly well.

The restaurant’s decor is simple, bordering on bland. But no one comes here for anything but the food. You’re here for the dim sum, but start with the starters, like crispy spring onion pancakes (9 francs). They’re terrific with the salt-and-pepper pork ribs (20 francs).

Dumplings are delicate, served piping hot with quality meat and vegetable fillings from beef and celery (11 francs), to chicken and pak choi (bok choy, for 11 francs), to grilled pork and Chinese cabbage (12 francs) and the more traditional, nicely pleated shrimp har gow (11 francs). The barbecue pork bao buns (9 francs) are equal parts fluffy, sweet and juicy. If you have room for dessert, assorted mochi can be had for 12 francs.

Rue du Prieuré 5; le-dim-sum-gourmand.ch

Duck cromesqui (croquette) and grilled leeks at Le Bologne

DINE: Nagomi, Paquis

You’d be forgiven for walking right past this unmarked sushi counter, tucked away on the edge of Geneva’s red-light district. Behind the small signless door is a tiny, simple dining room, anchored by an L-shaped counter. The star of the show is Chef Masahiko Numabukuro, who stands behind the bar slicing seafood into creations that transport diners to Japan.

Before getting to the exquisite fish, start simple with a nourishing miso soup (5 francs) and salty, tangy seaweed salad (12 francs). Don’t skip the one outlier on the menu: The sumptuous, meltingly tender pan-fried foie gras with ponzu or yuzu-lemon sauce (29 francs). Then come sushi selections, like fatty tuna temaki (16 francs), eel nigiri (8 francs) and smokey salmon-skin hosomaki (13 francs).

There’s no wrong order, but if you want the chef to make decisions for you, go with the Sushi Moriawase menu, an omakase for 92 francs. For a broader experience, try the Nagomi Kaiseki, a full tasting menu for 135 francs. “Beyond the food, the sushi bar experience is as close to what you’d get in your neighbourhood restaurant in Japan itself,” reports a DINE user. If you can’t get a reservation at Nagomi, go next door to Nagomi Tempura, where exquisitely fried seafood and vegetables are the standouts.

Rue de Zurich 47; restaurant-nagomi.com

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Mercure KL Glenmarie back to celebrating Selangor culinary tradition this Ramadhan

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(Clockwise from right) signature dishes such as nasi ambeng, siakap purbakala, wadai kepeng, sambal taun urat keting and punten Jawa with sambal hijau ikan bilis take centre stage, representing culinary traditions from nine districts across Selangor (pics: MEDIA MULIA)

With something for every palate, the buffet delivers a comforting, communal dining experience rooted in tradition

by NORAIN MT

IT’S exciting to see innovations in the dining scene and culinary world, but there is also a lot of comfort to be taken in nostalgia and familiarity. This year, Mercure Kuala Lumpur (KL) Glenmarie’s Warna All Day Dining is back with its third edition of Ramadhan Buffet Sajian Darul Ehsan, which is available from Feb 23 until March 19. And for this writer who had had the opportunity to be invited back for the second year of its media preview, this was a reunion with a best friend.

According to executive Chef Zaharullail Ashari, Sajian Darul Ehsan is inspired by the flavours many of us grew up with. It is about rediscovering tastes that feel familiar, yet always special to enjoy together during Ramadhan. Each dish is prepared with respect for tradition, using recipes and techniques that reflect Selangor’s culinary identity. These flavours are meant to be shared, bringing people closer at the table.

Just like last year, the dishes are divided according to the nine districts of Selangor, which has its own culinary tradition: Gombak with its punten and sambal taun, Sabak Bernam with its nasi ambeng, Klang with its siakap purbakala, Kuala Selangor with its soto Jawa, Petaling with its chicken shawarma, Hulu Langat with its kambing salai, Kuala Langat with its char kuetiau, Sepang with its gulai kawah daging and Hulu Selangor with its roti canai and murtabak.

While the dishes from the districts take central stage, the side characters also play important roles and should not be forgotten. There are kudap-kudap to be enjoyed and street food inspired by Selangor’s Ramadhan bazaar, such as ubi getuk, karipap and cucur. And for those with sweet tooth or simply wanting something sweet to end a meal on a high note, the selection of assorted kuih-muih Melayu, bubur manis, apam balik and wadai kepeng will not disappoint.

Each dish honours tradition, using recipes and techniques that reflect Selangor’s culinary heritage, says Chef Zaharullail

Something for Everyone

With so many dishes to choose from, it was quite impossible for this writer to taste everything, but she tried anyway, to at least get as many mouthfuls as she could before she popped.

Her favourite was easily the chicken shawarma with its soft wrap and flavourful filling, the chicken tender and juicy, the sauce a meld of richness with a tinge of sourness that was just right. Easily, she could spend all night long eating only this, though it would defeat the purpose of a buffet. And she wasn’t the only one raving about it because her friend and some other media reps sharing the same table also agreed with her.

From the highest of high, let’s get the disappointment out of the way. The fried kailan she decided to try turned out to be so severely undercooked, the stalk was too tough to be chewed let alone digested. But this was the only real disappointment she encountered among the offerings, and it is hoped that whatever mistake which occurred in the kitchen which led to this particular vegetable being practically raw, it would be remedied throughout the duration of the buffet.

It was the first time this writer tried nasi jeera and she was enamoured by its fragrance as well as the generous sprinkling of raisins which gave variations to the taste and texture. She had it with sambal kerang, which she feared might seared her lips off, but turned out to be so mildly spiced, she rather regretted not getting more, as well as kerabu sotong, freshly served with just the right level of sourness.

In fact, this writer strongly recommend the whole section of kerabu, appetisers and salads for its pesticide-free produce which was procured from Klang (eating local is highly commendable). Traditional local leaves such as selom, ulam raja, pegaga and heart of banana ( jantung pisang), can be enjoyed with condiments such as sambal belacan, sambal tempoyak and kicap. And along with regional starters such as acar buah, kerabu pucuk paku, rojak Klang and Selayang-style cold cuts, partaking in such varieties help break the monotony of heavy and rich dishes such as the kambing salai. Not that this writer has anything against such scrumptious offerings which are usually the highlight of a buffet, but she does get flavour fatigue if that’s the only thing she’s eating.

For lovers of rich, smokey lamb, kambing salai won’t disappoint

The Feast’s Finest

Speaking about highlight, perhaps the centre stone of the crown, the stations which the guests couldn’t help but be pulled towards, like moth to the flame, were the kambing salai and siakap purbakala. Kambing of any kind is certainly a must-have at a banquet-style spread, there might be riot if a banquet is presented without mutton or lamb. However, for Warna All Day Dining, aside from the mutton, the siakap, freshly grilled with traditional asam jawa, could by this point be rightly ascribed as its signature dish.

The siakap purbakala is a true crowd-puller, both in taste and presentation. The dish features a whole siakap (barramundi) stuffed with 27 herbs and spices, then coated in beaten egg before being deep-fried until the skin turns crisp and golden, while the flesh remains moist, flaky and naturally sweet. What sets it apart is the purbakala style — a textured, crackly exterior that blooms dramatically during frying, creating a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender fish beneath. Lightly seasoned yet aromatic from the blend of herbs and spices, the dish highlights the freshness of the fish while offering just the right level of indulgence. Served with a tangy, slightly sweet and aromatic sauce, each bite delivers layers of texture and flavour: Crisp, soft and punchy all at once.

As a fan of snacking, this writer had fun selecting from among the kudap-kudap. Karipap, of course, is ubiquitous and can be found anywhere, and this one ticked all the right boxes, with generous filling and a crust that wasn’t too thick. This writer thought the inclusion of cucur nasi interesting and creative, and she imagined that the kitchen could repurpose any leftover rice into making it, and she approved any attempt to reduce waste. The shrimp filling in the cucur udang she found to be a tad too salty however, but the cucur manis was sweet and savoury and just nice.

There was also a seafood station which provided a selection of raw mussels, boiled prawns and crab legs. All fresh and this writer’s only regret was her inability to crack open those crustacean legs (Who was she kidding? She just couldn’t be asked to, when there were so many other foods distracting her).

One point this writer would like to highlight was the decision to replace paru with urat keting for the sambal taun berkuah, which made the dish, according to this writer’s friend, tasted more like a gulai. As a big fan of paru or lungs, this was a slight letdown. However, she found paru in abundance with the spiced soup, and was suitably consoled.

This writer also recalled the roti john to be as good as last year, not too heavy and not greasy at all, with its bottom crispy. She also tried the roti canai, dipped in curry and kuah dhal, and although she isn’t a fan of sate, she understood why many guests picked it as their favourite food for the whole buffet because the meat was most tender and most juicy. Just lovely.

Last but not least, is the dessert station (which this writer admits to not be the last on her list). The selection is much bigger than last year, with more choices of cakes which appealed to guests who might be less of a fan of traditional Malay kuih, as well as eight flavours of ice cream, dried fruits and jajan.

Gombak district offers sate ayam and daging, ketupat, lemang, sambal taun urat keting and punten Jawa with sambal hijau ikan bilis

More Than Just Iftar

For those who are interested, the Ramadhan Buffet Sajian Darul Ehsan Vol. 3 is available at a pocket-friendly price, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. Open to patrons from all walks of life, it’s a welcoming space to gather with family and friends, break fast together, and savour a comforting spread of familiar flavours throughout the holy month.

For those seeking a more complete Ramadhan experience, Ramadhan Staycation Promotion is available throughout the same period.

Guests need not worry about the ease to perform prayer while enjoying the delicious offerings, since not only are there accessible surau at Mercure KL Glenmarie, adjoining conference rooms will also be opened to accommodate more patrons while ensuring comfort.

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‘They poisoned us’: Grappling with deadly impact of nuclear testing

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Local residents demonstrate against nuclear tests as French President Emmanuel Macron visits Mo’orea island, French Polynesia on July 27, 2021 (pic: AFP)

More than 2,400 nuclear devices were detonated between 1945 and 2017

by NINA LARSON

NUCLEAR weapons testing has affected every single human on the planet, causing at least four million premature deaths from cancer and other diseases over time, according to a new report delving into the deadly legacy.

More than 2,400 nuclear devices were detonated in tests conducted worldwide between 1945 and 2017.

Of the nine countries known to possess nuclear weapons — Russia, the US, China, France, the UK, Pakistan, India, Israel and North Korea — only Pyongyang has conducted nuclear tests since the 1990s.

But a new report from the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) humanitarian organisation, provided exclusively to AFP, details how the effects of past tests are still being felt worldwide.

“They poisoned us,” Hinamoeura Cross, a 37-year-old Tahitian parliamentarian who was aged seven when France detonated its last nuclear explosion near her home in French Polynesia in 1996.

Seventeen years later, she was diagnosed with leukaemia, in a family where her grandmother, mother and aunt already suffered from thyroid cancer.

The explosions are known to have caused enduring and widepread harm to human health, societies and ecosystems.

But the NPA report details over 304 pages how an ongoing culture of secrecy, along with lacking international engagement and a dearth of data, have left many affected communities scrambling for answers.

“Past nuclear testing continues to kill today,” said NPA chief Raymond Johansen, voicing hope the report would “strengthen the resolve to prevent nuclear weapons from ever being tested or used again”.

Very Dangerous

The issue has gained fresh relevance after US President Donald Trump’s suggestion last November that Washington could resume nuclear testing, accusing Russia and China of already doing so — charges they rejected.

“This is very, very, very dangerous,” warned Ivana Hughes, a Columbia University chemistry lecturer and head of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, who contributed to the NPA report.

“The nuclear testing period shows us that the consequences are extremely long-lasting and very serious,” she said.

The heaviest burden of past tests has fallen on communities living near test sites, today located in 15 different countries, including many former colonies of nuclear-armed states.

Survivors there continue to face elevated rates of illness, congenital anomalies and trauma.

The impact is also felt globally.

“Every person alive today carries radioactive isotopes from atmospheric testing in their bones,” said report co-author and University of South Carolina anthropology professor Magdalena Stawkowski.

Millions of Early Deaths

Hundreds of thousands of people around the globe are known to have already died from illnesses linked to past nuclear test detonations, the report highlighted.

It pointed to strong scientific evidence connecting radiation exposure to DNA damage, cancer, cardiovascular disease and genetic effects, even at low doses.

“The risks that radiation poses are really much greater than previously thought,” said report co-author Tilman Ruff.

The atmospheric tests alone, which were conducted up to 1980, are expected over time to cause at least two million excess cancer deaths, he said.

And “the same number of additional early deaths (are expected) from heart attacks and strokes”, said Ruff, a Melbourne University public health fellow and co-founder of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize.

Ionising radiation, or particles that can snap DNA bonds in cells and turn them cancerous, is “intensely biologically harmful”, he said.

“There is no level below which there are no effects”.

The risks are not uniform, with foetuses and young children most affected, and girls and women 52% more susceptible to the cancer-inducing effects of radiation than boys and men.

Culture of Secrecy

The NPA report documented a persistent culture of secrecy among states that had tested nuclear weapons.

In Kiribati, for instance, studies by Britain and the US on health and environmental impacts remain classified, preventing victims from learning what was done to them.

And in Algeria, the precise sites where France buried radioactive waste after its tests there remain undisclosed, the report said.

None of the nuclear-armed states has ever apologised for the tests and even in cases where they eventually acknowledged damage, the report said compensation schemes have tended to “function more to limit liability than to help victims in good faith”.

Local communities, meanwhile, frequently lack adequate healthcare and health screening, as well as basic risk education — leaving people unaware of the dangers or how to protect themselves.

“The harm is underestimated, it’s under-communicated and it’s under-addressed,” Stawkowski said.

Guinea Pigs

When Cross was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 24, she did not immediately blame the nuclear explosions in French Polynesia decades earlier.

“France’s propaganda was very powerful,” she said, adding that in school she had only learned about the tests’ positive economic impact for France’s South Pacific islands and atolls.

She was later “shocked” to discover that rather than a handful of harmless “tests”, France conducted 193 explosions in French Polynesia between 1966 and 1996.

The biggest was around 200 times more powerful than the bomb the US dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.

“These weren’t just tests. They were real bombs,” she said, charging that her people had been treated as “guinea pigs” for decades.

Trauma

Other communities near test sites have also borne a heavy burden.

Hughes pointed to the impact of the US’ 15-megaton Bravo test at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands on March 1, 1954 — “equivalent to 1,000 Hiroshima bombs — an absolute monstrosity”.

It vaporised one island and exposed thousands nearby to radioactive fallout.

Rongelap, about 120km from Bikini, saw “vaporised coral atoll mixed in with radioactive isotopes falling onto the island from the sky, with the children thinking it was snow”, Hughes said.

The report criticised the “minimal” international response to the problem.

It especially highlighted the nuclear-armed states’ responsibility to scale up efforts to assess needs, assist victims and clean up contaminated environments.

“We want to understand what happened to us,” Cross said.

“We want to heal from this trauma.” — AFP

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Radisson Hotel Group signs Radisson RED Hotel Queenstown, New Zealand

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BRUSSELS, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Radisson Hotel Group has signed the Radisson RED Hotel Queenstown, a new-built lifestyle hotel set to open in early 2028. The move amplifies the brand’s footprint in New Zealand and follows the momentum of the upcoming Radisson RED Auckland opening.

Radisson RED Queenstown exterior render

Radisson RED Hotel Queenstown will feature 221 rooms, including four deluxe rooms and five suites. A lively all-day dining restaurant and bar will anchor the social scene. An additional rooftop bar with a large terrace will take in golden-hour mountain views. Two flexible meeting rooms will support intimate events and creative sessions, and a modern gym will round out the essentials.

The hotel is situated a seven-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown, within an emerging precinct that is adding new retail, a supermarket, and dining concepts tailored for a modern tourism market. Guests will look out toward Coronet Peak, the surrounding ranges, and Lake Wakatipu, with the location set to benefit from plans to evolve the adjoining recreation reserve into a community park that serves residents and visitors. Coronet Peak’s ski lift is a fifteen-minute drive from the site, keeping winter access easy and summer trailheads close.

Queenstown is New Zealand’s four-season adventure capital, with skiing at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, lakefront trails and biking, and easy access to the Gibbston Valley wineries, all wrapped in a lively dining and arts scene. Queenstown Airport lies 16 minutes from the site with direct services from Australia’s major east-coast gateways and frequent domestic links.

The developer of the project is Redwood Group, which has developed numerous successful projects across the Queenstown region. Tony Gapes, owner of Redwood, said, “We’re delighted to be partnering with Radisson Hotel Group to bring Radisson RED to Queenstown. The brand’s energy, design-led style, and understated luxury feel perfectly matched to the spirit of the region. This is an exciting project for Queenstown, and we’re proud to continue to deliver developments that add long-term value to the region.”

“Australasia is primed for high‑performing lifestyle hotels, and Queenstown is an ideal stage for Radisson RED,” said Lachlan Hoswell, Managing Director, Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group. “Owners choose RED for its guest appeal and for the strength of our commercial engine. Nearly one in two bookings are generated by our system, and with The Club by Radisson Hotel Group, Pulse by RHG, and our EMMA technology platform, we convert revenue efficiently and control costs to drive stronger GOP. We’re excited to work with local partners such as Tony Gapes at Redwood and Ash Hira at Bayleys, who was instrumental in facilitating this transaction, and look forward to collaborating with Bayleys and other partners on elevating the hotel offerings across New Zealand and Australia.”

Nearly one booking out of two is generated by Radisson Hotel Group’s commercial engine. The Club by RHG is a global revenue community that supports 340+ hotels, bringing market expertise and practical models that uncover new business. Pulse by RHG gives teams live, cross-source performance insight to steer pricing and mix. On the cost side, EMMA, the Group’s centralized cloud platform, integrates key hotel systems, while Radisson Operations powered by Hotelkit, EMMA Material Management, and partners such as Kitchen Cut help reduce waste, standardize workflows, and protect margins.

Radisson Rewards now counts more than 25 million members across EMEA and APAC, Members access benefits from day one, can blend cash and points flexibly, and planners and bookers earn on professional and personal travel. The program’s ease of use helps shift share into the Group’s direct channels and into partner hotels across the region.

Radisson RED Hotel Queenstown follows the Group’s upcoming opening in Auckland, extending the Radisson RED brand across two of New Zealand’s most compelling leisure and urban destinations. Across Asia Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group is advancing a balanced growth strategy, scaling premium, lifestyle, and midscale brands in gateway cities, resort markets, and high-potential secondary hubs. Momentum is already building with the recent opening of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton and the opening of Radisson Blu Mirage Resort Fiji, scheduled for 2027. A strong pipeline of additional signings and openings planned from 2026 to 2028 will further strengthen the Group’s footprint across the region.

ABOUT RADISSON HOTEL GROUP

Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with more than 1,600 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.

The Radisson brand portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson — brought together under one commercial umbrella brand, Radisson Hotels.

Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group’s loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting more than 25 million members. As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional, and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely Carbon Compensated.

At Radisson Hotel Group, we care for people, communities, and planet and aim to be Net Zero by 2050 based on the approved Science Based Targets. With unique solutions such as carbon-compensated Radisson Meetings, we make sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, all our hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics.

The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group’s portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members.

For more information, visit our corporate website. Or connect with Radisson Hotels on:

ABOUT RADISSON RED

Radisson RED is an upper upscale hotel brand that presents a playful twist on the conventional. The brand injects new life into hospitality through informal services where anything goes, a vibrant social scene that’s waiting to be shared and stylish public spaces with standout design to inspire our guests. Radisson RED hotels are designed to meet the needs of our guests by giving them endless opportunities to tune in and out, switching effortlessly between business and pleasure. Guests and professional business partners can enhance their experience with Radisson RED by participating in Radisson Rewards, an international loyalty program offering exceptional benefits and rewards.

Radisson RED is part of the Radisson family of brands, which includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson — brought together under one commercial umbrella brand, Radisson Hotels.

For reservations and more information, visit our website. Or connect with Radisson RED on:

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First Foundation Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of First Foundation Inc. – FFWM

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) to FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NasdaqGS: FSUN). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of First Foundation will receive 0.16083 of a share of FirstSun common stock for each share of First Foundation that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

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If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-ffwm/ to learn more.

To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

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SLM Deadline: SLM Investors Have Opportunity to Lead SLM Corporation a/k/a Sallie Mae Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds persons who invested in securities of SLM Corporation a/k/a Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM) between July 25, 2025 and August 14, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased SLM securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the SLM class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49601 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 17, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) SLM was experiencing a significant increase in early stage delinquencies; (2) accordingly, defendants overstated the effectiveness of SLM’s loss mitigation and/or loan modification programs, as well as the overall stability of SLM’s private education loan (“PEL”) delinquency rates; and (3) as a result, defendants’ public statements made a materially false and misleading impression regarding SLM’s business, operations, and prospects at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the SLM class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49601 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Contact Information:

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ITAÚ UNIBANCO – Material Fact: Guidance 2026

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SÃO PAULO, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (“Itaú Unibanco” or “Company”), in compliance with the provisions of Article 157, paragraph 4 of Law No. 6,404/76 and Resolution No. 44/21 of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), informs its stockholders and the market in general that it released as of this date its projections for the year 2026 in accordance with item 3 (“Projections”) of the Reference Form.

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2026 guidance considers the 2025 adjusted income statement as a starting point. The adjustment details are available at the Management Discussion & Analysis report (“MD&A”, page 28) and at the fourth quarter of 2025 earnings presentation (page16). The 2025 Adjusted Income Statement spreadsheet is available for download at the Investors Relations website. Click here to access it.

	2026 Guidance
Total credit portfolio¹ Credit portfolio – Brazil	Growth between 5.5% and 9.5% Growth between 6.5% and 10.5%
Financial margin with clients	Growth between 5.0% and 9.0%
Financial margin with the market	Between R$2.5 bn and R$5.5 bn
Cost of credit²	Between R$38.5 bn and R$43.5 bn
Commissions and fees and results from insurance operations³	Growth between 5.0% and 9.0%
Non-interest expenses	Growth between 1.5% and 5.5%
Effective tax rate	Between 29.5% and 32.5%
(1) Includes financial guarantees provided and private securities; (2) Composed of expected loss expenses, discounts granted and recovery of loans written off as losses; (3) Commissions and fees (+) income from insurance, pension plan and premium bonds operations (-) expenses for claims (-) insurance, pension plan and premium bonds selling expenses.

In addition, the company considers cost of equity of around 15% p.a. for business management purposes.

Information on business outlook, projections, and operational and financial goals are solely forecasts, based on management’s current expectation in relation to the future of Itaú Unibanco. These expectations are highly dependent on market conditions, the country’s economic performance, of the sector and the international markets. Therefore, our effective results and performance may differ from those forecasted in this prospective information.

Gustavo Lopes Rodrigues

Investor Relations Officer

Itaú Unibanco – Comunicação Corporativa
(11) 5019-8880 / 8881
imprensa@itau-unibanco.com.br

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In HelloNation, Charleston Fence Contractor Corin Clark Shares Tips for Choosing Commercial Fencing

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CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should business owners think about before installing a commercial fence? A HelloNation article explores how a Charleston fence contractor helps property owners choose the right fencing for security, durability, and local regulations.

The article features advice from Charleston Fence Contractor Corin Clark, President and Co-Owner of Trident Fence and Ironworks, LLC. Drawing on years of experience in customer-focused industries, Clark explains how local conditions and business needs affect fencing choices. The article highlights how material type, code compliance, and long-term maintenance all shape the total value of a commercial fence.

According to the article, common materials such as steel, aluminum, and vinyl each have trade-offs. Steel and aluminum offer strength and security, but maintenance and cost vary. Vinyl is more affordable and low-maintenance but may not hold up well in high-impact or industrial settings. The article emphasizes that Charleston’s coastal humidity and storm exposure should factor into every material decision.

The HelloNation piece points out that corrosion resistance is especially important in Charleston’s climate. Clark recommends galvanized steel or marine-grade aluminum for coastal properties that face salt air and moisture. These materials, the article explains, provide longer-lasting protection and reduce repair costs over time.

Installation quality and code knowledge are also key factors. The article stresses that a Charleston fence contractor familiar with local zoning laws and permit processes can help prevent delays and avoid fines. Clark advises business owners to ask about certifications, warranties, and workmanship guarantees before hiring a contractor.

The article also urges readers to look beyond installation costs. Long-term maintenance, weather resistance, and product lifespan all contribute to a fence’s value. Clark’s insights show that upfront savings can disappear quickly if a fence needs frequent repairs or early replacement. Choosing the right fence from the start can protect both the property and the business image.

The HelloNation article explains that fencing is not just a functional barrier—it also reflects a business’s brand and professionalism. For properties open to the public, appearance matters as much as performance. Working with a qualified Charleston fence contractor ensures the solution fits both the functional needs and the visual expectations of a commercial space.

Throughout the article, Clark encourages business owners to plan carefully and work with experts who know the local market. By choosing materials and contractors suited to Charleston’s environment, businesses can avoid common pitfalls and achieve better results.

The full article, “Smart Tips Before Choosing Commercial Fencing,” features insights from Corin Clark, a Charleston, South Carolina, fence contractor, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative “edvertising” approach that blends educational content and storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Itaú Unibanco – Material Fact: Stock Buyback Program

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SAO PAULO, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ITAÚ UNIBANCO HOLDING S.A. informs its shareholders that the Board of Directors, meeting on February 4, 2026, has resolved to:

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(i) terminate early, as of this date, the stock buyback program approved at the Board meeting held on February 5, 2025, which would terminate on February 5, 2026; and

(ii) approve the new stock buyback program[1], to be effective as of this date through August 4, 2027, authorizing the purchase of up to 200,000,000 preferred shares issued by the Company, with no reduction of capital.

The purposes of the new stock buyback program are to: (a) provide for the delivery of shares to employees and management members of the Company and its controlled companies within the scope of compensation models, long-term incentive plans and institutional projects; and (b) cancel the shares issued by the Company;

The stock buybacks will be carried out on stock exchanges at market value and intermediated by Itaú Corretora de Valores S.A.

Gustavo Lopes Rodrigues

Investor Relations Officer

Attachment G to CVM Resolution No. 80/22

Trading of Own Shares

1. Justify in detail the purpose and expected economic effects expected from the transaction:

Purpose

The purposes of the stock buyback process are to: (i) provide for the delivery of shares to employees and management members of the Company and its controlled companies within the scope of compensation models, long-term incentive plans and institutional projects and (ii) cancel the shares issued by the Company.

Economic Effects

The purchase of own shares may have the following impacts:

For shareholders: (i) greater return in the form of dividends, since the shares bought back by the Company are withdrawn from the market and the payment of dividends is distributed over a lower number of shares; and (ii) increase in the percentage of interest of the shareholder if these shares are cancelled.
For the Company: (i) optimization in the use of the funds available for investment; and (ii) change in the capital ratio. In the event of the buyback of the total shares within this program, the financial amount spent will have no significant accounting effects on the Company’s results.

2. Inform the number of shares (i) comprising the free float and (ii) already held as treasury stock.

Shares comprising the free float as of December 31, 2025:

456,130,473 common shares
5,349,627,055 preferred shares

Shares held as treasury stock as of December 31, 2025:

No common shares are held in treasury
344,662 preferred shares

3. Inform the number of shares that may be bought back or sold.

Up to 200,000,000 preferred shares may be purchased, with no reduction of capital, equivalent to approximately 3.74% of the 5,349,627,055 preferred shares comprising the free float as of December 31, 2025.

4. Describe the main characteristics of any derivative instruments that the company may use in the future.

The Company will use no derivative instruments.

5. Describe any existing agreements or voting instructions between the company and the counterparty to the transactions.

Shares will be purchased through transactions on stock exchanges and there are no voting instructions between the Company and the counterparties to the transaction.

6. In the event that transactions are carried out outside the organized securities markets, please inform: (a) the maximum (minimum) price for which the shares will be bought back (sold); and (b) if applicable, the reasons justifying the transaction at prices of more than ten percent (10%) higher, in the case of a buyback, or more than ten percent (10%) lower, in the case of a sale, at the average price, weighted by volume, in the previous ten (10) trading days.

Not applicable, since the buyback of shares issued by the Company will be carried out through transactions on stock exchanges at market value.

7. Inform any impacts that trading will have on the stockholding composition or the management structure of the company.

There will be no impact on the Company’s management structure as a result of the buyback of shares issued by the Company nor will there be any impact on the stockholding composition, since the Company has a defined controlling stake.

8. Identify any known counterparties and, in the event the counterparty is a party related to the company, as set out in the accounting rules covering this matter, supply the information required by Article 9 of CVM Resolution No. 81 of March 29, 2022.

The buyback of shares issued by the Company will be carried out through transactions on stock exchanges, and counterparties are unknown.

9. Indicate the use of the funds accrued, if applicable.

Not applicable, since the transactions will be limited to the buyback rather than the sale of shares.

10. Indicate the final deadline for the settlement of authorized transactions.

The final deadline for the settlement of approved transactions is August 4, 2027.

11. Identify any institutions that will act as intermediaries.

The buybacks will be intermediated by Itaú Corretora de Valores S.A., headquartered at Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3500, 3º andar (parte), in the city of São Paulo (State of São Paulo).

12. Specify any available funds to be used in accordance with Article 8, § 1, of CVM Resolution No. 77 of March 29, 2022.

On December 31, 2025, funds available for the buyback of the shares issued by the Company totaled:

BRL 2,873,374,501.30 in Capital Reserves; and

BRL 57,106,300,244.18 in Revenue Reserves.

13. Specify the reasons why members of the board of directors feel comfortable that the buyback of shares will have no adverse impact on the ability to comply with any obligations assumed with creditors or the payment of mandatory, whether fixed or minimum, dividends.

The Board of Directors understands that the settlement of the buyback of own shares is compatible with the Company’s financial position and foresees no impact on the compliance with the obligations assumed, considering that:

The Company manages its liquidity reserves based on estimates of the funds that will be available for investment, taking into consideration the business continuity in normal conditions. Therefore, full payment ability is assured in relation to financial commitments assumed. For further details, please see the Note “Cash Flows” in the Company’s Financial Statements on the Investor Relations website (https://www.itau.com.br/investor-relations).

[1] According to Article 30, paragraphs 1 and 2, of Law No. 6,404/76 and CVM Resolution No. 77/22.

Contact: Itaú Unibanco – Comunicação Corporativa
Phone: (11) 5019-8880 / 8881
E-mail: imprensa@itau-unibanco.com.br

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VTGN CLASS ACTION ALERT: Robbins LLP Urges Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. Stockholders to Reach Out for Information About the Securities Class Action Lawsuit

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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) common stock between April 1, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of therapies for neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders.

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For more information, submit a form, email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003.

What is the class period? April 1, 2024 and December 16, 2025

What are the allegations? Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (VTGN) Misled Investors Regarding the Viability of its Trial Study of Fasedienol

According to the complaint, defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while at the same time, disseminating false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning its Phase 3 PALISADE-3 trial study of fasedienol. This caused Plaintiff and other shareholders to purchase Vistagen’s common stock at artificially inflated prices.

Plaintiff alleges that on December 17, 2025, Vistagen issued a press release announcing that the PALISADE-3 Phase 3 study of intranasal fasedienol for the acute treatment of social anxiety disorder did not demonstrate a statistically significant improvement on the primary endpoint of change on the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS). In pertinent part, defendants announced the trial did not achieve its primary endpoint and there was no treatment difference between fasedienol and placebo for the secondary endpoints. On this news, the price of Vistagen’s common stock declined dramatically from a closing market of $4.36 per share on December 16, 2025 to $0.86 per share on December 17, 2025, a decline of more than 80%.

What can you do now? You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. Stockholders who wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their papers to the court by March 16, 2026. The lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.

About Robbins LLP: A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002.

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