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- 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…
- US
Paid Leave in Massachusetts: What Vietnamese-American Workers Need to Know
Massachusetts' PFML program allows workers to take up to 26 weeks of paid leave for health or family reasons, even when they need to travel abroad to care for relatives — a benefit many Vietnamese-Americans are unaware o…
- 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…