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- US
Syrians with TPS Have Work Permits Extended Only Until July 10, 2026
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares a ruling affecting hundreds of thousands of Temporary Protected Status holders, approximately 6,100 Syrians in the United States continue living in precarious legal circumstances, with …
- Business
Fed's Interest Rate Falls 16.17% Year-Over-Year, Now at 3.63%
The Federal Reserve's federal funds rate fell 16.17% compared to the same period last year, dropping from 4.33% to 3.63% — the lowest level in the past 12 months, according to Federal Reserve data via FRED. This long-ter…
- Digest
News Digest 07/02: US Supreme Court, Housing Crisis, and Little Saigon Safety
From the birthright citizenship ruling to the housing crisis crushing Trump's own supporters, and the safety story in the area near Little Saigon—today's key stories that Saigon Sentinel didn't cover separately.
- US
Passports, birth certificates: new voting barriers for elderly Vietnamese Americans
Laws requiring passports or birth certificates to prove citizenship may seem neutral, but they directly collide with the naturalization records of Vietnamese refugee voters whose names are transliterated and whose birth …
- US
IRS Adds Tips and Overtime Deductions to Tax Calculation Tool
The IRS quietly upgraded its payroll tax calculation tool starting in March 2026, adding numerous new deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest — income sources familiar to many Vietnamese American families wo…
- Politics
Left-wing candidates win consecutive races, Democratic Party faces difficult choice
From New York to Denver, candidates identifying as democratic socialists have successively defeated longtime Democratic members in primary elections — raising questions about the party's direction ahead of the upcoming n…
- US
U.S. Court Postpones End of Yemen TPS, Businesses Must Revise Form I-9
Although the order to terminate TPS for Yemeni nationals took effect in May, a federal judge in New York unexpectedly issued an emergency stay, forcing USCIS to guide businesses on how to reissue work permits for approxi…
- Business
US Gas Prices Down 7.01% Year-over-Year, Now at 3.831 USD per Gallon
US national average gas prices fell 7.01% year-over-year, dropping to 3.831 USD per gallon in the week of June 29, 2026 — the lowest point in the entire survey period, following eight consecutive weeks of decline.
- Guides
Your Rights When Encountering Police: An Essential Guide for Vietnamese Americans
One wrong statement during a traffic stop can escalate a situation dangerously — but just a few legally correct statements can protect you completely. Here is what American law actually allows you to do.
- Digest
News Digest 07/01: U.S. Supreme Court Issues Major Rulings in Rapid Succession
From birthright citizenship to phone privacy rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has closed out a contentious term, while an arranged marriage case in Bellevue and a real estate deal near Little Saigon also warrant the attent…
- SoCal
Los Angeles Homelessness Budget Torn in Three: County Pulls Out, City Hesitates, Federal Government Threatens to Cut the Money
In the same week, Los Angeles County boasts of cutting response time to 45 days, while LAHSA sues the federal government over funding cuts based on fraud allegations — and the city still has not decided whether to leave …
- Business
App Store Fees Head to Supreme Court: Who in the Vietnamese-American Community Will Bear the Cost?
The App Store fee lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games heading to the U.S. Supreme Court is not just a matter for two large companies — it will determine the profit margins of thousands of small Vietnamese-American app d…
- Gulf Coast
Louisiana Overturns Death Sentence Wrongfully Convicted, Sends Warning to Immigrant Communities
Louisiana's exoneration of Jimmie Duncan after 28 years is not merely a story of justice gone wrong — it is a warning for anyone, including Vietnamese-origin communities on the Gulf Coast, about the dangers of death sent…
- Guides
Who Has the Right to Vote in the United States? A Voter Eligibility Guide for Vietnamese Americans
Having a green card for decades does not mean you have the right to vote — voting rights in the U.S. are tied to citizenship, not length of residence. These are the specific conditions that many Vietnamese American famil…
- World
The 82% Domestic Content Threshold and the July 1 Deadline: Why the Vietnamese-American Community Should Pay Attention to the USMCA File
The July 1 deadline for reviewing USMCA will not produce immediate decisions, but the request to raise the automotive domestic content ratio to 82% and pressure from American unions are quietly reshaping the supply chain…
- Digest
News Digest 6/30: U.S. Supreme Court, Iran, and Global Trade War Storm
Three immigration rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S.-Iran talks resuming after armed clashes, EU-China racing to avoid a trade war — this week brings multiple developments with direct impact on the Vietnamese comm…
- NorCal
395 Million Dollar Settlement: SF Archdiocese Faces Accountability — Vietnamese Catholic Community Asks What Comes Next
The Archdiocese of San Francisco's 395 million dollar settlement is not just a legal story — it raises direct questions for tens of thousands of Vietnamese Catholics in the Bay Area: where will the parish contributions t…
- Business
Vietnam's GDP Growth in 2024 Reaches 7.09% — a Gap of Nearly 6 Percentage Points from the Bottom
The gap between Vietnam's highest GDP growth rate (8.54% in 2022) and lowest (2.55% in 2021) reaches nearly 6 percentage points — according to World Bank data. In 2024, the country recorded GDP growth of 7.09%, reflectin…
- Guides
U.S. Immigration Law: What Vietnamese People Need to Know About Recent Refugee Policy Changes
A new Supreme Court ruling has significantly narrowed asylum seekers' appeal rights at the border — but this is just one of many major changes that Vietnamese communities need to understand clearly to protect themselves …
- Digest
News Digest 6/29: US-Iran Escalation, Supreme Court and Racial Data
This week US-Iran tensions spiraled beyond diplomatic control, while in America, two Supreme Court rulings continue to reshape the lives of immigrant communities and minority groups.
- US
Massachusetts Suspends Data Center Tax Breaks to Protect Residents and Environment
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has just suspended the tax incentive program for data centers, while simultaneously calling for strict regulations to protect residents from rising electricity costs and environmental …
- Digest
News Digest 28/06: US Strikes Iran, ICE Gets New Director, Digital Tax Escalates
Tensions at the Strait of Hormuz have escalated into direct strikes on Iran; meanwhile in the US, the Trump administration continues reshaping immigration, trade, and energy policy in a more hardline direction.
- US
Final opportunity to meet IRS staff in person this Saturday: Don't miss it
The IRS just held its final Saturday opening in 2026 at Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide on June 27, 2026 — a direct opportunity to meet with tax staff without waiting for a business day, particularly valuable for …
- Politics
ACA Insurance Collapses With 5 Million People: Vietnamese-American Healthcare Workers in the Storm of Doubled Premiums
ACA insurance premiums double, 5 million people lose coverage — and Vietnamese-American healthcare workers employed on short-term contracts are the most vulnerable group when they have no choice other than the shrinking …
- NorCal
Billionaire Tax and Housing Bonds: What Will the November Ballot Decide for Vietnamese Californians?
California's November 2026 ballot carries billionaire taxes, housing bonds, and technical pitfalls that Vietnamese American voters need to understand before deciding — from the risk of losing Medi-Cal to opportunities fo…