Category Archives: business

Another Viet business joins Top Tax Debt list

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Bolsavik

Another Vietnamese-American business from Bolsavikland just joined the list of California’s top sales and use tax delinquents. Dragon Auto Inc., a small used car dealer in Garden Grove, owes $960,564, according to the latest list updated November 30. This Viet … Continue reading →

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Something’s moving inside Saigon Villas

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Bolsavik

If you thought you saw something moving inside the (former) condominium complex (formerly) known as Saigon Villas, you’d be right. And don’t worry, it’s just people checking out the place in its newest incarnation. For years, that behemoth of a … Continue reading →

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The case of the missing yogurt – “da-ua”

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Bolsavik

Vietnamese-style yogurt has become scarce recently. Several food places, markets, restaurants, don’t carry that special kind of yogurt, called “da-ua” and pronounced yah (as in papa) oor (as in poor). The OC Weekly was the first publication to spot the … Continue reading →

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Battle brewing over Little Saigon condos

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Bolsavik

(Photo by Nguoi Viet) The best-known property owner in Little Saigon thought he had his little real estate problem solved, but it may still come back. The battle is still brewing over a condominium project right off of Bolsa, on … Continue reading →

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First Vietnamese-American Bank seized and sold

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Bolsavik

After 5 years of struggling without ever turning a profit, Little Saigon-based First Vietnamese-American Bank was put out of its misery after business hours on Friday when the FDIC seized it and sold to L.A.-based Grandpoint, the OC Register reports … Continue reading →

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First Vietnamese-American Bank in deep trouble

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Bolsavik

A community bank in Little Saigon, already on the brinks in its finances, received what’s considered a most serious notice from the FDIC, short of a takeover and shutdown. The “prompt corrective action” notice was served by the FDIC to … Continue reading →

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Little Saigon bank being sold to Philippines brothers

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Bolsavik

One of only two community banks serving Little Saigon is being sold to a family-owned Philippines company, which will become effective upon approval by the FDIC, according to the OC Business Journal here. The buyers are Charles and Michael Lhuillier, … Continue reading →

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5 OC Viets arrested in prostitution bust

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Bolsavik

A prostitution den masquerading as a day spa was busted by Buena Park police last week, when they arrested five people – 1 male, 4 females. The business, located at 6971 Lincoln #E, is reported by ABC-7 and the OC … Continue reading →

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