. >> saito ak nomgs that raising prices would help him hire more workers. it's a dilemma. >> translator: i can't hike wages. >> reporter: companies need to find ways to improve efficiency to make wage hikes possible. >> translator: companies need to increase capital spending and invest in technology to improve productivity and solve labor shortage. the government needs to come up with measures to help them do this. >> reporter: the results of which knows for small and midsize companies will be out next week. if wage rises fail to pick up the pace, this will be a signal that government measures are needed. nhk world, tokyo. >> and that is the latest for you in business for this hour. more next hour. here's a check on markets. . >>> a south sudanese delegation was in jimmy for a visit to an office in heiroshima. the group found inspiration in the city's history. >> reporter: the variation including the government and members of civic groups involved in education. they came from a country where u.s. peacekeeping forces are trying to aid stability. the south su