After a royal carriage ride with King Charles III and a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle, US President Donald Trump will meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday at Chequers. The goal? Seal a mind-blowing £150 billion (≈$205 billion) investment package in technology, energy and life sciences—and tackle key global issues. 🤝🌍
The mega-deals span collaborations with Microsoft, Nvidia, Google and OpenAI, pledging about £31 billion (≈$42 billion) over the next few years in AI (smart machine learning), quantum computing (super-fast computers) and civil nuclear energy (clean power stations). 🔋🚀
For young innovators in Bengaluru’s tech hubs or startup founders in Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta or Manila, this could open doors to fresh research grants, joint ventures and new mentorship programs—think next-level AI apps and green-energy solutions. 🌱💡
Starmer also wants to steer the convo toward foreign affairs. He’s hoping to persuade Trump to step up pressure on Russia and weigh in on the Gaza situation, while Europe’s oil buys from Moscow and Middle East politics are also on the table. ⚖️🕊️
Later, the duo will face a press corps ready to quiz them on Israel’s air strikes in Qatar, sanctions on Moscow, and more. "Those will be the friction points in the conversations," says political analyst Aspinall – so expect some gripping moments. 🍿
Whether you’re a policy buff in Colombo, a green-tech enthusiast in Kuala Lumpur or simply tracking global power plays, this high-profile meet could spark trends that matter to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Stay tuned! 👀
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