106-Year-Old Researcher Receives New Apartment in Ho Chi Minh City

Researcher Nguyễn Đình Tư, at the remarkable age of 106, has been gifted a new apartment in Ho Chi Minh City by the local authorities. The handover ceremony, attended by city officials and representatives from the Party Committee, marked a significant gesture of appreciation for Tư's lifelong dedication to research and his contributions to Vietnam.

The newly allocated apartment, located in the 482A Nơ Trang Long apartment building in Bình Thạnh Ward, spans 50 square meters and includes a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom, along with a spacious balcony. Previously, Tư had been shown other apartments, but this particular unit, described as having ample light, a quiet environment, and a spacious balcony, met his satisfaction.

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The apartment is the feelings, a meaningful gift from the leaders of the Party and State, sent to honor the contributions of the elder to Ho Chi Minh City in particular and the country in general, creating conditions for him to continue his unfinished research works, have a more spacious and convenient new place to live, helping him to live long and healthy.

Bí thư Đảng ủy (Party Committee Secretary) and Chủ tịch UBND (Chairman of the People's Committee) of Bình Thạnh Ward, Vũ Ngọc Tuất, stated that the apartment represents the "feelings and meaningful gift" from the Party and State, intended to honor Tư's contributions and provide him with better living conditions to continue his unfinished research projects.

Despite his age, Tư remains dedicated to his work, reportedly spending 10 hours a day researching and writing. He expressed deep gratitude for the attention received, even from the General Secretary, and shared his hope that the new residence will not only serve as his home but also as a memorial space to preserve his extensive collection of documents, books, artifacts, and research findings for future generations interested in the history and culture of Southern Vietnam. He also requested assistance from proficient young individuals with computer skills to help him with technical issues.

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The apartment is not only a place to live but also a space to store thousands of documents, books, artifacts, and research works that he has painstakingly collected. He also expressed his wish that this place will later become a memorial house, preserving the works, documents, and research achievements to serve those interested in the history and culture of the South.