By bno – Taipei Office Typhoon Kong-rey made a formidable entrance on Taiwan’s east coast on October 31, marking its presence as the largest storm to hit the island in nearly three decades. This powerful typhoon led to the closure of financial markets, the cancellation of 314 international, and all domestic flights, and significant disruptions to rail services. With nearly half a million households plunged into darkness, the impact of Kong-rey has been severe, as reported by Reuters. Despite a slight weakening overnight, Kong-rey retained its formidable strength, equivalent to a Category 4 hur…