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- Digest
News Digest 27/06: Hormuz Strait in Turmoil, Beijing Attracts the World
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the global economy, while Beijing seizes the opportunity to draw middle powers into its orbit. The Vietnamese community in California also has noteworthy developments.
- SoCal
California Finalizes 2026-27 Budget Without Deficit: Healthcare and Schools Maintained
California has just finalized its 2026-27 fiscal year budget without a deficit, with over 6 billion USD being set aside as a reserve. Education programs, child care, mental health services, and affordable housing — all o…
- SoCal
Uber and plaintiff lawyers shake hands: How do Vietnamese rideshare drivers and accident victims get affected?
SB 623 ended a multimillion-dollar ballot fight between Uber and California trial lawyers — but instead of voters deciding, the two interest groups drafted the law themselves. Vietnamese drivers and accident victims will…
- SoCal
California Property Tax: Backroom Deal Saves Measure ULA, What Vietnamese-American Investors Need to Know?
The behind-the-scenes deal in Sacramento saved Measure ULA from a statewide ballot vote — but for Vietnamese-American real estate investors in Los Angeles, the high transfer tax remains, and the real battle has merely mo…
- US
Tens of Thousands of Immigration Attorney Alexandra Lozano's Clients Abandoned After Office Closes Abruptly
Immigration attorney Alexandra Lozano surrendered her law license on 05/26/2026 to avoid a disciplinary hearing, leaving tens of thousands of clients — many of them domestic violence victims — without legal representatio…
- Guides
Affordable Housing Support Programs for Vietnamese Americans: A Comprehensive Guide
Many Vietnamese American families don't realize that the U.S. government has dozens of housing support programs — from monthly rental subsidies to home purchase loans requiring zero down payment. The specific conditions,…
- Digest
News Digest 26/06: Elections, AI chips, and Venezuela's humanitarian crisis
From the ruling blocking Trump's mail-in voting restrictions, to the 7 billion USD chip acquisition, to Venezuela's earthquake disaster — this week brings several developments worth following for the Vietnamese American …
- Houston
When the Bible Enters Texas Classrooms: Who Gets Erased from the History Our Children Will Learn?
The Texas State Board of Education is voting to add the Bible to mandatory curriculum and remove racial diversity content — but behind the public debate lies a 67 million dollar contract signed in secret over a year ago,…
- Politics
Bipartisan Housing Law: Real Opportunity or Distant Hope for Vietnamese Americans Waiting to Buy?
The bipartisan housing law just passed Congress with overwhelming support — but the real impact on Vietnamese Americans waiting to buy a home will not arrive soon, and the most important provisions lie in places few peop…
- SoCal
Westminster Opens Mobile Business Recovery Center for Community
The City of Westminster, California announces the organization of a Pop-Up Business Recovery Center — bringing direct consultation services closer to the community, particularly suited for small business owners and opera…
- Business
Jobless Claims Drop 5.29% in Week Ending 06/20/2026 — Positive Signal for Labor Market
Initial jobless claims in the United States fell 5.29% in the week ending June 20, 2026, dropping to 215,000 claims from 227,000 the previous week — the sharpest decline in a series of three consecutive declining weeks, …
- Digest
News Digest 6/25: Iran War, Gas Prices, and American Politics in Turmoil
Trump seeks billions in budget for Iran war while Congress votes symbolically in opposition; rising gas prices, toxic chemicals, and New York primary elections all directly impact Vietnamese American lives.
- Politics
When Census Data Gets Distorted: Small Communities, Including Vietnamese Americans, Risk Becoming Invisible
A low-profile administrative decision, quietly issued in early June 2026, could erase dozens of public datasets that lawmakers, researchers, and minority communities across America depend on.…
- SoCal
FEMA Extends Housing Assistance for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims Through Mid-2027
FEMA has approved an extension of housing assistance for more than 35,000 households of Los Angeles wildfire victims — homeowners receive support extended through July 2027, while renters receive only a three-month exten…
- Business
U.S. CPI Rises for Six Consecutive Months, Hits Highest Level in Over a Year
The U.S. CPI index just recorded its sixth consecutive month of increase, reaching 335,123 in May 2026 — the highest level in the tracked dataset and 4.47% higher than the same period last year, according to the Bureau o…
- Guides
Protecting Your Personal Finances When Global Stock Markets Shake: A Practical Guide for Vietnamese Americans
Every time Asian markets shake, it can reach your retirement account in the U.S. within hours. Before you panic, understand five principles that help Vietnamese Americans preserve wealth — no matter what the market does.
- Digest
News Digest 06/24: US Senate Restrains Trump, ByteDance Seeks $20 Billion Loan
The US Senate rarely opposes Trump but today voted to block war with Iran; meanwhile ByteDance seeks massive capital for AI, and reproductive health issues continue to spark controversy in America.
- World
South Korea's chip shock and urgent lessons for Vietnamese-origin investors riding the AI wave
KOSPI plunged nearly 10% in a single session, wiping out tens of billions of dollars from Samsung and SK Hynix. This is not just Seoul's problem — it is a direct warning for Vietnamese-American investors betting on the A…
- Digest
News Digest 06/23: US-Iran Negotiations, Tesla Autopilot Fatal Crash, Blood Pressure Medication Recalled
From US-Iran ceasefire negotiation talks to a Tesla autopilot accident that killed someone in their own home — along with a blood pressure medication recall that many Vietnamese-Americans may be taking.
- World
The Strait of Hormuz and El Niño converge: Southeast Asia faces an unprecedented double storm in modern history
In 1997, when the strongest El Niño of the 20th century struck Southeast Asia, Vietnam lost millions of tons of rice due to prolonged drought in the Mekong Delta.…
- Health
Abortion Pills Through the Mail: How State Bans Have Failed
Four years after abortion bans spread across America, the actual number of abortion cases has nearly doubled — thanks to abortion medication sent through the mail crossing state lines. For Vietnamese American healthcare …
- NorCal
Public Library Stained by Blood: The Chico Shooting and Anxieties of the Northern California Vietnamese Community
The shooting at the Chico public library in Northern California is not just local news — it is a warning about spaces that the Vietnamese immigrant community once regarded as sanctuaries of peace in America.
- Houston
Rising electricity bills put Texas residents at risk of power shutoffs: Here are the support resources you need to know
The Public Utility Commission of Texas warns that tens of thousands of low-income households face the risk of power shutoffs during scorching summer months — while many official support programs, including Vietnamese lan…
- Guides
The Bay Area Economy is Changing — What Does the Vietnamese American Community Need to Understand to Avoid Getting Left Behind?
With commercial rents in Oakland rising 18% over three years and urban redevelopment policies reshaping many neighborhoods, Vietnamese American businesses stand at a crossroads: adapt or be swept away. Here is what you n…
- Digest
News Digest 22/06: US-Iran Direct Talks, Britain Loses Sixth Prime Minister
Vice President Vance meets directly with an Iranian delegation in Switzerland while Washington begins easing oil sanctions — the most significant signal in the two countries' relations in decades. Across the Atlantic, Br…