Radisson Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan
9 – 11 Jamadilawal 1448H | 20 – 22 October 2026M
The Treasury Department, Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the PEMNA Secretariat, organised the 2026 PEMNA T-CoP Brunei Darussalam Meeting from Tuesday, 20 October 2026, to Thursday, 22 October 2026, at the Radisson Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan.
The Welcoming Ceremony, held on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, was officiated by the Guest of Honour, Yang Mulia Muhammad Azizil Hakim bin Haji Brahim, Acting Permanent Secretary (Fiscal), Ministry of Finance. Also present at the ceremony was Pengiran Hajah Normaswati binti Pengiran Anak Haji Mashor, Acting Accountant General, as the Chairperson of the working committee for the 2026 PEMNA T-CoP Brunei Darussalam Meeting.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format and brought together 80 participants, comprising from senior Treasury officials namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam, as well as representatives from the World Bank Group.
Held under the theme, “Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for a Smarter Treasury for Enhanced Service Delivery,” the meeting provided participants with a deeper understanding of the application of AI in treasury functions, operations, and business processes. Discussions focused on the use of AI in cash flow forecasting and analysis as part of cash management; the use of AI in generating financial reports and financial analysis; and the use of AI in processing payments.
Established in 2012, PEMNA serves as a platform for facilitating the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices in areas of budget, treasury, and revenue. Through PEMNA, member countries are provided with opportunities to exchange views, share first-hand experiences and discuss various issues related to public financial management with fellow practitioners and experts.
Treasury Department, Ministry of Finance
Reference: JPKK/UDPS/6A2
Date: 20 October 2026
